Moving to Solomon Islands from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa on Arrival
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa FreeData: 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?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
Both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Solomon Islands share the same official language: English.
