Moving to Seychelles from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Solomon Islands to Seychelles? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
SC
6.6

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
SC
38.2

Seychelles 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
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
SC
7.2t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SB
0.1
SC
35.0

Seychelles 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%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
SC
$29,500

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles 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
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
SC
10.6

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in infant mortality.

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

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Victoria
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Honiara Victoria
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Solomon Islands passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Seychelles 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 Seychelles?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Seychelles offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Solomon Islands?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB SC
Population 702,694 97,017
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +248
Time zones 1 1