Moving to Saint Lucia from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Solomon Islands to Saint Lucia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Solomon Islands to Saint Lucia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia 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
Saint Lucia 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 | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | — |
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| Month | Honiara | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) | — |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | — |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) | — |
| Apr | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) | — |
| May | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) | — |
| Jun | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) | — |
| Jul | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) | — |
| Aug | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) | — |
| Sep | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) | — |
| Oct | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) | — |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) | — |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) | — |
Data:
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service,
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Saint Lucia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Lucia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Lucia's immigration authority.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Saint Lucia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Lucia has 10.8 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 Saint Lucia safe for expats?
Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Solomon Islands?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Solomon Islands?
The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.
What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?
Both Solomon Islands and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.
