Moving to Solomon Islands from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to Trinidad and Tobago.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
SB
11.2

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.9
SB
1.9

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

TT
20.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
SB
0.4t

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TT
25.4
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TT
79.0%
SB
36.0%

Trinidad and Tobago performs 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

TT
4.2%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
SB
$2,700

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

TT
75.9 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
SB
20.0

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

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.
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.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Solomon Islands: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Solomon Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

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

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

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

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