Moving to Solomon Islands from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
SB
11.2

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
SB
1.9

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
SB
0.4t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
SB
0.1

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
SB
$2,700

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
SB
20.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Honiara
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Saint John's Honiara
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda 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.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Solomon Islands: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Solomon Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

AG SB
Population 100,335 702,694
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1268 +677
Time zones 1 1