Moving to Solomon Islands from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bangladesh to Solomon Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bangladesh and Solomon Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
SB
11.2

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
SB
1.9

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
SB
0.1

Bangladesh 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

BD
5.1%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
SB
$2,700

Bangladesh 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

BD
74.7 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
SB
20.0

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Honiara
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Dhaka Honiara
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Solomon Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bangladesh and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD SB
Population 165,650,475 702,694
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Bengali English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999