Moving to Nepal from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kathmandu averages 77°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
NP
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
NP
28.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
NP
8.7

Nepal 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
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
NP
0.5t

Solomon Islands performs better than Nepal 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
NP
4.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
NP
52.0%

Nepal 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%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
NP
$4,700

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal 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
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
NP
25.1

Solomon Islands performs better than Nepal 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.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Honiara Kathmandu
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Nepal

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

Nepal passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Nepal 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 Nepal?

With 4.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nepal 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 Nepal.

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Solomon Islands?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB NP
Population 702,694 30,666,598
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages English Nepali
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100