Solomon Islands
Melanesia · Oceania
Population
820K
GDP (Nominal)
$1.67B
Capital City
Honiara
Currency
SBD (Solomon Islands Dollar)
Avg Salary
$400/mo
Region
Melanesia
Livability Index 2026
104/100
Cost of Living
6/100
Avg Salary
36.1/100
Safety
45.1/100
Healthcare
30/100
Education
42/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
The Solomon Islands is a sprawling archipelago in Melanesia, offering some of the world's most pristine dive sites and traditional cultures, offset by high living costs and infrastructure challenges.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$1,200
Monthly Groceries$600
Monthly Transport$80
Utilities & Internet$370
Estimated Total Monthly
$1,200 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Accessible immigration and visa pathways
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 36.1)
- • High income tax burden (40%)
- • Very high cost of living
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$2,036
Inflation Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
1.5%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Visitor's Permit (Visa on Arrival)
Working Resident Visa
Long-Stay Residency Permit
Visa Difficulty
3/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency is complex, and foreigners are generally prohibited from owning customary land, which makes up 87% of the nation.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$400
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Agriculture
Forestry (Logging)
Fishing (Tuna)
Mining
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
73.1 Yrs
Literacy Rate
76.6%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
Solomon Islands National University#
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