Moving to Solomon Islands from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe 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
The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to Sao Tome and Principe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Sao Tome and Principe 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
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Sao Tome and Principe 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
share of people below the poverty line
Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in gdp per capita.
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 Sao Tome and Principe leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2008–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2012). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe 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.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Sao Tome and Principe 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 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 4.6 in Sao Tome and Principe. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
