Moving to Mexico from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Solomon Islands to Mexico? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Mexico, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Mexico City averages 74°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
MX
26.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
MX
12.0

Solomon Islands performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
MX
25.6

Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
MX
3.6t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5

Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
MX
$22,400

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico 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
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
MX
11.9

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Mexico 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

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Mexico City
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Honiara Mexico City
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Mexico 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 Mexico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Solomon Islands?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB MX
Population 702,694 129,150,971
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911