Moving to Solomon Islands from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Solomon Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
SB
11.2

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
SB
1.9

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
SB
0.4t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands 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

SD
0.1
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SD
28.8%
SB
36.0%

Sudan generally does better on infrastructure, though Solomon Islands leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
SB
$2,700

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
SB
20.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Honiara
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Khartoum Honiara
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Sudan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Solomon Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Solomon Islands has 0.1 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 Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in health coverage index. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD SB
Population 47,958,856 702,694
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Arabic, English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +677
Time zones 1 1