Moving to Solomon Islands from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mongolia 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

MN
5.9
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
SB
11.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
SB
1.9

Mongolia 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

MN
120.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Mongolia 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

MN
12.9
SB
0.1

Mongolia 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
SB
$2,700

Mongolia 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

MN
71.4 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Mongolia 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.

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Honiara
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Honiara
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia 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.

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

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 Mongolia and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia 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 38.7 in Mongolia. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN SB
Population 3,227,863 702,694
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Mongolian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +976 +677
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105