Moving to Israel from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Solomon Islands and Israel 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
IL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
IL
4.2

Israel 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
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
IL
37.1

Israel 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
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
IL
5.8t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Israel 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
IL
29.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
IL
90.0%

Israel 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%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
IL
$48,300

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel 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
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
IL
3.6

Israel 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

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
View all months
Month Honiara Jerusalem
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Solomon Islands passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.
Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Israel 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 Israel?

With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Israel 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 Israel.

Is Israel safe for expats?

Israel performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Solomon Islands?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

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

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At a Glance

SB IL
Population 702,694 8,914,885
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages English Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100