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# Moving To Solomons Advise Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Solomon Islands
donalryan2001 21:56 UTC 10 Mar 2014 | Hi All I'm moving out to Gizo for two years in April. I have a few questions: I am looking at internet access, it looks really expensive. I need an internet connection/ mobile phone to skype family and friends in Ireland, can anyone recommend a good provider and a rough cost per month. The general cost of living. I will have accommodation provided, but how much to live simply. Is it safe to swim in the sea I need to keep fit. How often does the ferry run from Honiara to Gizo? Any general advise? Thank you in advance Donal |
ozziegiraffe 03:49 UTC 12 Apr 2014 | Internet access in Solomon Islands is expensive, slow and not always reliable. Telekom is probably the only provider in Gizo. No idea of current costs. I lived in Honiara ten years ago. Imported food is expensive, but if you enjoy local food, fish is cheaper than Australia, and fruit and vegetables are cheap by western standards. There is also good locally canned tuna (much better than imported varieties in some shops). Not sure about Gizo, but check where to swim with the locals (some beaches are kustom areas). There is. Regular boat to Honiara weekly, I think on Sundays, and flights every day. | 1
pantojaedu 03:04 UTC 14 Apr 2014 | Hi Donal Im the Instructor of dive Gizo, Im from Chile and arrived 2 weeks ago, and had the same problems but everything is solved quickly here . Solomon Telcom is the provider and it will cost aprox a 250 solomon dollars a week for 500 gb. for a external dongle. Most groceries are twice the price of Australia but fresh products ( vegetables, fish and others) Are practically inexpensive! Its very safe to swim in the sea and when you arrive come here to visit us and we can help you, and maybe go diving to see beautiful mantas and magnificient coral reef. The ferry departs sunday morning from Honiara. My only advice is that you forget a bit about your watch and prepare for a beautiful and relaxed island ! Who are you working for? Cheers! | 2
donalryan2001 05:57 UTC 16 Apr 2014 | Thanks Lads, handy advise. Internet is a total rip off, I wonder will my Irish sweaty, looks of desperation get a discount, Hell I could get it for free lol.I I'll sort out all that internet stuff when i get to Honiara next week. I'm working on a project for the Dominicans on Loga but will give you a shout when I'm around. Thanks lads | 3