Moving to Solomon Islands from India

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from India to Solomon Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
SB
11.2

India generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IN
$346
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
SB
1.9

India 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

IN
83.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than India 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

IN
2.4
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IN
46.0%
SB
36.0%

India 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

IN
4.2%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IN
67.2 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than India 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.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Honiara
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Delhi Honiara
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting India

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

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 India and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

India generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to India?

India 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 7.3 in India. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN SB
Population 1,389,637,446 702,694
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +91 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112