Moving to Solomon Islands from South Africa
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Africa to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Africa to Solomon Islands. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 77°F in Pretoria, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to South Africa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than South Africa 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
Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Africa 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
South Africa generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
South Africa performs 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 South Africa 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 significantly better than South Africa across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2008–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2012). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Pretoria | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/60°F (26°/15°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Pretoria | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 84°/64°F (28.7°/18.0°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) |
| Apr | 77°/56°F (24.8°/13.1°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) |
| May | 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.7°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) |
| Jun | 67°/41°F (19.6°/5.2°C) | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 68°/42°F (19.8°/5.3°C) | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 72°/47°F (22.3°/8.2°C) | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 76°/53°F (24.4°/11.8°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) |
| Oct | 77°/57°F (25.2°/14.0°C) | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.0°C) | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) |
Data:
South African Weather Service,
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Africa and Solomon Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Solomon Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Solomon Islands's immigration authority.
South Africa passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting South Africa
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 Solomon Islands?
Connectivity is usually fine (Solomon Islands: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Solomon Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 43.7 in South Africa.
How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to South Africa?
Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Africa leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 7.9 in South Africa. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Africa: 71).
What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to South Africa?
The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Pretoria. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Pretoria gets 27.0 in.
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In South Africa, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
Compare further: South Africa vs. Solomon Islands
At a Glance
ZA
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SB
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,747,319 | 838,645 |
| Currency | South African Rand (ZAR) | Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu | English |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +27 | +677 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | — |