Moving to Italy from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Solomon Islands to Italy — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Solomon Islands to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Solomon Islands to Italy, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Solomon Islands to Italy · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Solomon Islands and Italy stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Italy 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
Italy 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 Italy leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Italy 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 Italy 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
Italy 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Honiara | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Honiara | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Italy?
With 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Italy 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 Italy.
Is Italy safe for expats?
Italy performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Solomon Islands?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Solomon Islands?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.
