Moving to Fiji from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Solomon Islands to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Solomon Islands to Fiji.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Solomon Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Fiji performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Honiara | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Honiara | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Fiji. To live, work, or study long-term in Fiji, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Fiji's immigration authority.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Fiji?
Connectivity is usually fine (Fiji: 2.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Fiji offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Fiji performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Solomon Islands?
Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Solomon Islands?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.
