Moving to Marshall Islands from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Marshall Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
MH
11.9

Solomon Islands performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
MH
4.6

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands 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
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Solomon Islands 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
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
MH
38.7%

Marshall Islands 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%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
MH
$6,800

Marshall Islands 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
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
MH
21.7

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands.

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB MH
Population 702,694 79,906
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +692
Time zones 1 1