Moving to Solomon Islands from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
SB
11.2

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
SB
1.9

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
47.4
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KN
79.0%
SB
36.0%

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
4.5%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
SB
$2,700

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
77.1 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
SB
20.0

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Solomon Islands passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Solomon Islands: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Solomon Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

Both Saint Kitts and Nevis and Solomon Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

KN SB
Population 54,488 702,694
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +677
Time zones 1 1