Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to Trinidad and Tobago.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
TT
5.0

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
TT
41.9

Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
TT
19.6t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
25.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
TT
79.0%

Trinidad and Tobago 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%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
TT
$28,500

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
TT
15.8

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago 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

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Honiara Port Of Spain
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Trinidad and Tobago has 25.4 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 Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 39.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Solomon Islands?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

Both Solomon Islands and Trinidad and Tobago share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SB TT
Population 702,694 1,405,646
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990