Moving to Washington from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Washington. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Olympia averages 60°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Solomon Islands to Washington.

Moved in 2023
10

people moved from Solomon Islands to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

SB
22.5%
WA
31.1%

Solomon Islands performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
WA
93.1%

Washington performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
WA
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
WA
$87,768

Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
WA
79.2 yrs

Washington performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Olympia Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1270 mm)
60° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Olympia
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 50°/34°F (10°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 65°/43°F (18°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 76°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 51°/36°F (11°/2°C)
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Month Honiara Olympia
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
United States 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 Washington?

From major Washington cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Solomon Islands and Washington are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Washington compared to Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Washington?

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

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At a Glance

SB
Population 702,694 6,724,540
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911