Moving to Solomon Islands from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Singapore to Solomon Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
SB
11.2

Singapore 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

SG
$6,551
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
SB
1.9

Singapore 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

SG
23.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
SB
0.4t

Singapore generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SG
37.7
SB
0.1

Singapore 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

SG
3.5%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
SB
$2,700

Singapore 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

SG
86.3 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
SB
20.0

Singapore 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.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Honiara
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Singapore Honiara
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Singapore without a 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?

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?

Singapore performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Singapore?

Singapore 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 26.0 in Singapore. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG SB
Population 5,921,231 702,694
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +65 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999