Moving to Namibia from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Solomon Islands to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Solomon Islands to Namibia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Solomon Islands and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Solomon Islands performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Namibia performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Solomon Islands performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Honiara | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Honiara | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Namibia?
With 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Namibia 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 Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Solomon Islands performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Solomon Islands?
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Solomon Islands?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.
