Moving to Solomon Islands from Mauritius

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mauritius to Solomon Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mauritius to Solomon Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mauritius and Solomon Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
SB
11.2

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
SB
1.9

Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
SB
0.4t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MU
25.7
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MU
68.0%
SB
36.0%

Mauritius performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
6.1%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MU
74.9 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Honiara
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Port Louis Honiara
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Mauritius without a visa.

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?

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 Mauritius and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Mauritius performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU SB
Population 1,308,222 702,694
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +230 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112