Moving to Solomon Islands from Kuwait

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Kuwait to Solomon Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Kuwait to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kuwait to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

KW
0.2
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
SB
11.2

Kuwait performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KW
$2,567
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
SB
1.9

Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
SB
0.4t

Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KW
100.0%
SB
36.0%

Kuwait 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

KW
2.1%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
SB
$2,700

Kuwait 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

KW
79.1 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
SB
20.0

Kuwait 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.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Honiara
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Kuwait City Honiara
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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?

Kuwait performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW SB
Population 3,068,155 702,694
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +965 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112