Moving to Solomon Islands from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Solomon Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Solomon Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Macau 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Macau and Solomon Islands.
Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
