Moving to Solomon Islands from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman 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 Oman to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
SB
11.2

Oman 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

OM
$1,444
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
SB
1.9

Oman 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

OM
104.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Oman 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

OM
10.9
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

OM
96.0%
SB
36.0%

Oman 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

OM
1.5%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
SB
$2,700

Oman performs better than Solomon Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

OM
76.9 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
SB
20.0

Oman generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Honiara
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Muscat Honiara
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Oman

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

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?

Oman performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Oman?

Oman 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 20.6 in Oman. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM SB
Population 3,764,348 702,694
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +968 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999