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