Moving to Solomon Islands from Maldives

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
SB
11.2

Maldives 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

MV
$2,288
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MV
22.4
SB
2.4

Maldives 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

MV
29.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
SB
0.4t

Maldives generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MV
19.6
SB
0.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MV
85.2%
SB
29.0%

Maldives performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.5%
SB
1.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$14,615
SB
$2,086

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MV
81.3 yrs
SB
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
4.7
SB
16.4

Maldives generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

Can you move from Maldives to Solomon Islands?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Maldives

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

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?

Maldives 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 Maldives.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Maldives?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 22.4 in Maldives. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV SB
Population 529,676 838,645
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Maldivian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +960 +677
Time zones 1 1