Moving to Solomon Islands from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Solomon Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
SB
11.2

Dominica 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

DM
$968
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
SB
1.9

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Dominica 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

DM
19.5
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DM
81.0%
SB
36.0%

Dominica 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

DM
23.0%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
SB
20.0

Dominica 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.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Honiara
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Roseau Honiara
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°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 Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Dominica 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?

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 Dominica and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Dominica 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 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Dominica?

Dominica 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 11.2 in Dominica. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

DM SB
Population 74,629 702,694
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +677
Time zones 1 1