Moving to Eritrea from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Solomon Islands to Eritrea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Eritrea. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
ER
17.7

Solomon Islands performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
ER
0.7

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SB
57.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
ER
0.2t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Eritrea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SB
0.1
ER
0.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
ER
22.0%

Solomon Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
ER
$1,600

Solomon Islands performs better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
ER
41.5

Solomon Islands performs better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Asmara
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Honiara Asmara
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Eritrea. To live, work, or study long-term in Eritrea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Eritrea's immigration authority.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.
Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Eritrea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Solomon Islands?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in Eritrea compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB ER
Population 702,694 6,209,262
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +291
Time zones 1 1