Moving to Solomon Islands from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
SB
11.2

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
SB
1.9

Cabo Verde 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

CV
59.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CV
70.0%
SB
36.0%

Cabo Verde 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

CV
12.0%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde 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.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Honiara
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Praia Honiara
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°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 Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

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?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde 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 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV SB
Population 596,707 702,694
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +677
Time zones 1 1