Moving to Solomon Islands from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to Solomon Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Solomon Islands across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
American Samoa performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa 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.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting American Samoa
Visa RequiredData: 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?
From major Solomon Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Solomon Islands are what actually decide it long-term.
Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
