Moving to Solomon Islands from Cameroon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
SB
11.2

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
SB
1.9

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CM
101.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
SB
0.4t

Cameroon generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CM
2.2
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CM
46.0%
SB
36.0%

Cameroon 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

CM
3.6%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Cameroon 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.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Honiara
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Yaounde Honiara
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Solomon Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.

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 Cameroon and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Cameroon 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 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Cameroon?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM SB
Population 29,321,637 702,694
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +237 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112