Moving to Solomon Islands from Syria

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Syria to Solomon Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Syria to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Syria and Solomon Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2010

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
SB
11.2

Syria generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
SB
1.9

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Syria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SY
7.3
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SY
46.6%
SB
36.0%

Syria performs 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

SY
13.5%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
SB
$2,700

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
SB
20.0

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

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Honiara
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Damascus Honiara
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Syria

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

Data: 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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Solomon Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Syria and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Syria generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Syria?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY SB
Population 21,563,800 702,694
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +963 +677
Time zones 1 1