Moving to Oman from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Solomon Islands to Oman — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Solomon Islands to Oman, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Solomon Islands and Oman stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than Solomon Islands 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
Oman 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 performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Oman 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
Oman performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Oman generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.
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 | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Honiara | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Oman. To live, work, or study long-term in Oman, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Oman's immigration authority.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman 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 Oman?
With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman 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 Oman.
Is Oman safe for expats?
Oman performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Solomon Islands?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Solomon Islands?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.
