Moving to Bahamas from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Solomon Islands to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Bahamas.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Solomon Islands and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
BS
16.2

Solomon Islands performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
BS
18.5

Bahamas 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

SB
57.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
BS
3.6t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SB
0.1
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly 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

SB
1.6%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
BS
$32,000

Bahamas 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

SB
76.7 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
BS
12.8

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Nassau
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Honiara Nassau
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahamas?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahamas can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Solomon Islands and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Solomon Islands?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Solomon Islands and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SB BS
Population 702,694 355,608
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +1242
Time zones 1 1