Moving to Kazakhstan from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Solomon Islands and Kazakhstan 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
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
KZ
12.2

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Kazakhstan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
KZ
40.3

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
KZ
12.6t

Solomon Islands performs better than Kazakhstan 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
KZ
14.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
KZ
86.0%

Kazakhstan 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%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
KZ
19.2

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan 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

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Astana
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Honiara Astana
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa to enter Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan?

With 14.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Kazakhstan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Solomon Islands?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB KZ
Population 702,694 19,398,331
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages English Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112