Moving to Estonia from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Solomon Islands to Estonia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Estonia, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallinn averages 48°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Solomon Islands and Estonia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
EE
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
EE
4.4

Estonia performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
EE
$3,741
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
EE
34.4

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia 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
EE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
EE
7.8t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Estonia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SB
0.1
EE
40.4

Estonia performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
EE
6.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
EE
$42,000

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
EE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
EE
3.4

Estonia generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

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

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Tallinn
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 57°/41°F (14°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 65°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Honiara Tallinn
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Estonia

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Estonia without a visa.
Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Free
Estonia passport holders can enter Solomon Islands without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Estonia?

With 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Estonia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Solomon Islands and Estonia.

Is Estonia safe for expats?

Estonia performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Estonia?

The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB EE
Population 702,694 1,211,524
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Euro (€)
Languages English Estonian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +372
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112