Moving to Dominica from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Dominica.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
DM
11.0

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
DM
11.2

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
DM
1.3t

Solomon Islands performs better than Dominica 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
DM
19.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
DM
81.0%

Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
DM
$15,900

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
DM
11.3

Dominica 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Roseau
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Honiara Roseau
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 19.5 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 Dominica safe for expats?

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

SB DM
Population 702,694 74,629
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +1767
Time zones 1 1