Moving to Solomon Islands from Tanzania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tanzania to Solomon Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tanzania to Solomon Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tanzania to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
SB
11.2

Tanzania 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

TZ
$119
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
SB
1.9

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TZ
36.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
SB
0.4t

Tanzania performs better than Solomon Islands 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

TZ
2.2
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TZ
32.0%
SB
36.0%

Tanzania generally does better on infrastructure, though Solomon Islands leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Tanzania 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.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Honiara
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Dodoma Honiara
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Tanzania without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Solomon Islands has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Tanzania 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 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ SB
Population 63,852,892 702,694
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112