Moving to Solomon Islands from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 77°F in Kathmandu, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
SB
11.2

Nepal generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
SB
1.9

Nepal 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

NP
76.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Nepal 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

NP
4.7
SB
0.1

Nepal 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

NP
10.7%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
SB
$2,700

Nepal 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Nepal 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.

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kathmandu Honiara
Jan–Mar 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Kathmandu Honiara
Jan 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Solomon Islands passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.

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?

Nepal generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Nepal?

Nepal 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 8.7 in Nepal. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali.

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At a Glance

NP SB
Population 30,666,598 702,694
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Nepali English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +977 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100