Moving to Zimbabwe from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Solomon Islands to Zimbabwe — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Solomon Islands to Zimbabwe.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Solomon Islands and Zimbabwe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Solomon Islands performs better than Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
View all months
| Month | Honiara | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Zimbabwe. To live, work, or study long-term in Zimbabwe, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Zimbabwe's immigration authority.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Free
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Solomon Islands performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Solomon Islands?
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Solomon Islands?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.
What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?
The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.
Compare further: Solomon Islands vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
SB
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 702,694 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | English | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +677 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 999 |