Moving to Greece from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Solomon Islands to Greece.

Living there in 2005
10 ↓ 47% vs 2000

people born in Solomon Islands live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

Top countries of origin for Greece's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
GR
7.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
GR
63.7

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SB
57.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
GR
5.0t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Greece 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
GR
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
GR
78.0%

Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
GR
$36,300

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece 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
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
GR
3.5

Greece 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

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Athens
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Honiara Athens
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Solomon Islands?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB GR
Population 702,694 10,533,871
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Euro (€)
Languages English Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112