Honiara, Solomon Islands 🇸🇧
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Nomad Score:
36%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
31%
Weight: 150
Generally high cost of living due to import reliance and limited local production, making many goods expensive.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
27%
Weight: 80
Limited housing options with relatively high prices for quality accommodation, especially for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable but imported goods and staples are costly; fresh seafood is a plus.
🚌 Transportation Cost
42%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited; taxis and private transport are moderately priced but can add up.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs can be high due to scarcity and import costs.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
20%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often expensive and with limited facilities.
💱 Currency Stability
55%
Weight: 30
Solomon Islands dollar is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
23%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no formal coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Minimal options for digital nomads; cafes are not typically set up for remote work.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low digital nomad presence; not a known destination for remote workers.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with reasonable prepaid plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a slower pace of life, conducive to work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Rich natural environment with clean air and abundant greenery.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Urban areas can be somewhat untidy with limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
English is official language but local dialects are common; moderate barrier for newcomers.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities for families but safe environment and outdoor activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited specialist services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality and availability are limited.
🏥 Healthcare
25%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped; serious conditions require evacuation.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of cyclones and earthquakes; some vulnerability to natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and forests surrounding the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in public and private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation due to tropical climate.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small urban size and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich Melanesian culture with unique traditions and community events.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, forests, and marine environments.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunities mainly through immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and eco-tourism available but limited infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is fresh and flavorful but limited variety and few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are rare or nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers with limited equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood available but processed healthy options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+11 time zone is favorable for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe or Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; informal setups lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is virtually nonexistent.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain or crypto services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Honiara International Airport connects to regional hubs but limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and informal transport.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but limited infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport options; mostly boats and infrequent flights.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; mostly informal and limited availability.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving; 3G/4G available in urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but connection speeds limit usability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
35%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and generally unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain but no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but limited tax incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some social and political sensitivities exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest but generally stable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but paperwork and delays are common.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Not a recognized destination for digital nomads; infrastructure and community lacking.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime and occasional unrest require caution.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms may pose challenges for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse ethnic groups.