Moving to Solomon Islands from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
SB
11.2

Turkmenistan performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
SB
1.9

Turkmenistan 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

TM
87.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.9
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TM
25.3%
SB
36.0%

Turkmenistan 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

TM
4.1%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
SB
$2,700

Turkmenistan 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

TM
71.8 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Turkmenistan 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.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Honiara
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Ashgabat Honiara
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan 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.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

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?

Turkmenistan performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan 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 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM SB
Population 5,636,011 702,694
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Russian, Turkmen English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +677
Time zones 1 1