Moving to Solomon Islands from Liberia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Liberia to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Liberia to Solomon Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
SB
11.2

Liberia 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

LR
$233
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
SB
1.9

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
SB
0.4t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LR
34.0%
SB
36.0%

Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Solomon Islands leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
SB
$2,700

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Liberia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Liberia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Solomon Islands: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Solomon Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Liberia 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 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Liberia?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

LR SB
Population 5,358,483 702,694
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +677
Time zones 1 1