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🇸🇧Solomon Islands
Oceania· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Honiara
Population
851,372
Currency
Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD SI$)
Languages
Anglais, Pidgin mélanésien
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+677
Timezone
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Area
28,400 km²
Government
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
National day
7 July (Independence 1978)
Internet domain
.sb
About
Solomon Islands is a Melanesian archipelago of over 900 islands in Oceania. The capital is Honiara on Guadalcanal island. The economy relies on forestry, agriculture, and fishing.
Safety
Risk level :Moderate to high risk depending on areas, with urban crime and past ethnic instability.
Risk areas
Honiara - Crime and urban unrestRemote islands - Natural risks
Crime(medium)
- Avoid walking alone at night in Honiara
- Do not carry valuables
Terrorism(low)
- Low risk, standard vigilance
Transport
- Use official taxis, avoid night driving
Natural risks(High (cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis))
- Follow weather alerts, have an evacuation plan
Health(Limited system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Hepatitis A/B vaccines, typhoid, malaria prophylaxis
- Repatriation insurance
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate
- Avoid protests
- Carry cash (ATMs are rare)
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center400
1-bedroom apartment in the city center500
1-bedroom apartment in the suburb350
3-bedroom apartment in the city center800
3-bedroom apartment in the suburb600
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal5
Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant15
McDonald's menu8
Local beer (0.5L)2
Cappuccino3
Water (1.5L)1
Bread (500g)1.5
Milk (1L)2
Eggs (12)2
Chicken (1kg)6
Apples (1kg)4
Bananas (1kg)1
Transport
Public transport ticket0.5
Monthly transport subscription20
Taxi ride (start)1
Taxi (1km)0.5
Gasoline (1L)1.2
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)30
Tennis court (1h weekend)10
Cinema4
Theater15
Health
General practitioner consultation20
Dentist consultation30
Antibiotic medications10
Cold medications (6 days)15
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)40/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20/mois
Public services for 85m² apartment100/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40
Nike sports shoes60
International primary school (monthly)200
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V, 240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType I
Emergency numbers
Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
Not customary (5-10% optional)