Moving to Puerto Rico from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Solomon Islands to Puerto Rico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
PR
14.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
PR
12.5

Solomon Islands performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
PR
4.8t

Solomon Islands performs better than Puerto Rico 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
PR
21.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
PR
77.7%

Puerto Rico 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%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
PR
$43,000

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico 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
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
PR
6.0

Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Solomon 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 Puerto Rico. To live, work, or study long-term in Puerto Rico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Puerto Rico's immigration authority.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB PR
Population 702,694 3,098,423
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +1
Time zones 1 1