Moving to Ireland from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Solomon Islands to Ireland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Ireland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Solomon Islands to Ireland, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Solomon Islands live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to Ireland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
IE
2.8

Ireland 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
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
IE
40.6

Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
IE
6.0t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Ireland 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
IE
32.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
IE
95.0%

Ireland 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%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
IE
$115,600

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland 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
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
IE
3.5

Ireland 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

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Dublin
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Honiara Dublin
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Ireland passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Ireland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ireland has 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Solomon Islands?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB IE
Population 702,694 5,275,004
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112