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Gizo, Solomon Islands
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,423
Retiree Score
55.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
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With a population of just 7,177, Gizo is the third largest town in Solomon Islands, but it's hardly a bustling metropolis. The small landing strip and tourism focus suggest this place is underdeveloped compared to the capital, Honiara. And the history of headhunting and recent natural disasters are a persistent headache for residents.

While Gizo may offer opportunities for diving and surfing, the heavy year-round rainfall and occasional earthquakes and tsunamis are significant drawbacks. This sleepy, remote outpost is best suited for adventurous expats undeterred by the bureaucratic realities of living in a developing island nation.

Can I afford Gizo?

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Gizo

You could save

1,577/mo

Savings Rate53%

Monthly Costs

Rent $354
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$1,069

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
53/100
Retiree Score
(i)
55/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
32/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Solomon Islands Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
0
Healthcare
40
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $3
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $7
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$3
Meal (Mid-range) $99
Cappuccino $3
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $745
Mobile Plan (mo) $14
Gym (mo) *$19
Cinema Ticket $4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $236
1BR Outside (mo) *$283
3BR Center (mo) $497
3BR Outside (mo) *$547

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
high
Expat Community
small
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
3482 mm
Coworking Spaces
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Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Also Consider

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gizo

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Gizo has a population of approximately 7,177 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $1,475 per month in Gizo, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $590/month.

The nearest airport to Gizo is HIR, approximately 383km away.

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