Moving to Zambia from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Solomon Islands to Zambia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Solomon Islands to Zambia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zambia compared to Solomon Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Solomon Islands performs better than Zambia 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
Zambia 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 Zambia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Solomon Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Zambia 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
Solomon Islands performs better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
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 | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
View all months
| Month | Honiara | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) |
| Apr | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) |
| May | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) |
| Jul | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) |
| Aug | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) |
| Oct | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) |
Data:
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service,
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Zambia. To live, work, or study long-term in Zambia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Zambia's immigration authority.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa Free
Zambia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Zambia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Zambia: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Zambia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Zambia safe for expats?
Solomon Islands performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Solomon Islands?
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What's the weather like in Zambia compared to Solomon Islands?
The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.
What language do they speak in Zambia?
Both Solomon Islands and Zambia share the same official language: English.
