Moving to Solomon Islands from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Solomon Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
SB
11.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
SB
1.9

Namibia 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

NA
43.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
SB
0.4t

Namibia 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

NA
3.9
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NA
53.0%
SB
36.0%

Namibia 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

NA
19.4%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Namibia 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.

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Honiara
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Windhoek Honiara
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Namibia

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

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?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Namibia?

Namibia 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 5.4 in Namibia. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA SB
Population 2,727,409 702,694
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +264 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111