Moving to Bahrain from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
BH
8.1

Bahrain performs significantly 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

SB
$153
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
BH
8.4

Bahrain 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
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
BH
23.9t

Solomon Islands performs better than Bahrain 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

SB
0.1
BH
18.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
BH
100.0%

Bahrain 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%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
BH
$57,600

Bahrain performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
BH
10.2

Bahrain 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Manama
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Honiara Manama
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Solomon Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.
Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Bahrain passport holders need a visa to enter 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 Bahrain?

With 18.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahrain 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 Bahrain.

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Solomon Islands?

Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB BH
Population 702,694 1,540,558
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999