Moving to Solomon Islands from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oklahoma to Solomon Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Oklahoma to Solomon Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
28 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Solomon Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Solomon Islands?

Top countries of origin for Solomon Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
SB
22.5%

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
SB
36.0%

Oklahoma performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OK
3.8%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OK
74.1 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Honiara
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Honiara
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting United States

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

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Solomon Islands. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Oklahoma?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

Both Oklahoma and Solomon Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SB
Population 3,751,351 702,694
Currency United States Dollar ($) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +677
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911