Moving to Solomon Islands from Washington
What to Expect
Considering a move from Washington to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Washington 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 60°F in Olympia, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Washington to Solomon Islands.
Who's moving to Solomon Islands?
Top countries of origin for Solomon Islands's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to Washington.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington performs better than Solomon Islands across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Olympia | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Olympia | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) |
| Apr | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) |
| May | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) |
| Jun | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa on Arrival
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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?
From major Solomon Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Washington and Solomon Islands are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Washington?
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Washington?
The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
Both Washington and Solomon Islands share the same official language: English.
