Moving to Turkey from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ankara averages 64°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
TR
2.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
TR
6.5

Turkey 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
TR
$1,769
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
TR
21.7

Turkey 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
TR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
TR
5.4t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Turkey 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
TR
22.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
TR
81.0%

Turkey 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%
TR
9.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
TR
$34,400

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey 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
TR
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
TR
19.4

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Turkey 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.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Ankara
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 72°/48°F (22°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 83°/57°F (29°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 55°/37°F (13°/3°C)
View all months
Month Honiara Ankara
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Solomon Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Turkey.
Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Turkey passport holders need a visa to enter 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 Turkey?

Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Turkey safe for expats?

Turkey performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Solomon Islands?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Turkey?

The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB TR
Population 702,694 83,047,706
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Turkish Lira (TRY)
Languages English Turkish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +90
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112