Moving to Solomon Islands from Moldova

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Moldova 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 Moldova to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MD
2.3
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
SB
11.2

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
SB
1.9

Moldova 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

MD
58.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
SB
0.4t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MD
24.4
SB
0.1

Moldova 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

MD
1.6%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
SB
$2,700

Moldova 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

MD
72.4 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
SB
20.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Moldova 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?

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?

Moldova performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Moldova.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Moldova?

Moldova 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 32.5 in Moldova. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

MD SB
Population 3,287,326 702,694
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Romanian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +373 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112