Moving to Solomon Islands from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kazakhstan 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

KZ
2.6
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
SB
11.2

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
SB
1.9

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

KZ
86.0%
SB
36.0%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
SB
$2,700

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
SB
20.0

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Honiara
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Astana Honiara
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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 Kazakhstan and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Kazakhstan 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 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan 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 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ SB
Population 19,398,331 702,694
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +677
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112