Moving to Solomon Islands from Alabama

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Alabama to Solomon Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Alabama to Solomon Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 76°F in Montgomery, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Alabama to Solomon Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
28 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Solomon Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Solomon Islands?

Top countries of origin for Solomon Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Alabama to Solomon Islands.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AL
39.6%
SB
22.5%

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AL
85.9%
SB
36.0%

Alabama performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
2.3%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$49,225
SB
$2,700

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Alabama leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
73.2 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Alabama across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montgomery Rain: 53.1 in/yr (1348 mm)
76° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montgomery Honiara
Jan–Mar 63°/40°F (17°/4°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/60°F (29°/16°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/45°F (21°/7°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Montgomery Honiara
Jan 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 70°/45°F (20.9°/7.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 77°/52°F (24.8°/10.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 84°/61°F (28.9°/15.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 90°/68°F (32.1°/20.1°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 92°/71°F (33.4°/21.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.3°/21.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 87°/65°F (30.7°/18.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 69°/44°F (20.6°/6.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 60°/37°F (15.3°/3.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Solomon Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Solomon Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Solomon Islands's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Solomon Islands?

Usually fine from major cities in Solomon Islands. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Alabama?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Alabama?

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 76°F in Montgomery. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Montgomery gets 53.1 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

Both Alabama and Solomon Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SB
Population 4,779,736 702,694
Currency United States Dollar ($) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +677
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911