Moving to Solomon Islands from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritania 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 Mauritania to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
SB
11.2

Mauritania 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

MR
$302
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.6
SB
2.4

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Mauritania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MR
0.9
SB
0.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MR
45.8%
SB
29.0%

Mauritania 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

MR
10.3%
SB
1.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$2,198
SB
$2,086

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MR
68.7 yrs
SB
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
30.2
SB
16.4

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

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?

Mauritania performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Mauritania?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 2.6 in Mauritania. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

MR SB
Population 5,315,065 838,645
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +222 +677
Time zones 1 1