Moving to Solomon Islands from Grenada

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Grenada 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 Grenada to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
SB
11.2

Grenada 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

GD
$880
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
SB
1.9

Grenada 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

GD
30.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
SB
0.4t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
18.8
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GD
78.0%
SB
36.0%

Grenada 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

GD
24.0%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Grenada leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Grenada 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?

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?

Grenada 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 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Grenada?

Grenada 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 13.1 in Grenada. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

GD SB
Population 113,949 702,694
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +677
Time zones 1 1