Moving to Solomon Islands from Mali

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mali 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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
SB
11.2

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ML
$104
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
SB
1.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ML
65.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
SB
0.4t

Mali 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

ML
0.8
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ML
34.0%
SB
36.0%

Mali 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

ML
3.0%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ML
62.4 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
SB
20.0

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Honiara
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Bamako Honiara
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO), Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali 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.

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Mali

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

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?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Mali?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in health coverage index. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Mali, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

ML SB
Population 20,741,769 702,694
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +223 +677
Time zones 1 1