Moving to Solomon Islands from Gambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Gambia to Solomon Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gambia to Solomon Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Gambia generally does better on infrastructure, though Solomon Islands leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Gambia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa FreeData: 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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Solomon Islands has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Gambia?
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
Both Gambia and Solomon Islands share the same official language: English.
