Cost of living in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 48% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Honiara | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 SI$ (705 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84 SI$ (560 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 SI$ (313 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 SI$ (155 Birr) | 108 Birr | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 47 SI$ (316 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 SI$ (263 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 387% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SI$ (796 Birr) | 318 Birr | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47 SI$ (313 Birr) | 255 Birr | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 49 SI$ (326 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 192% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 SI$ (153 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 SI$ (836 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 371% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 35 SI$ (231 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 267% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 SI$ (63 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 23% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 38% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Honiara | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 81,729 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,630 SI$ (64,360 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,218 SI$ (14,824 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,357 SI$ (55,854 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 28,637 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 4,432 Birr | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 913 SI$ (6,100 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 545% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,418 SI$ (16,162 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 12,184 Birr | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 SI$ (223 Birr) | 259 Birr | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 SI$ (432 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 16% | |
Clothes | + 129% | |||
Clothes in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 129% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269 SI$ (1,796 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 824 SI$ (5,507 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 220% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (10,025 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (6,683 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 168% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 9% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,782,070 Birr | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 SI$ (66 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 152 SI$ (1,013 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 298 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 44% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Honiara | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 928 Birr | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (1,337 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 SI$ (1,617 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 SI$ (197 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 201% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 SI$ (217 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 SI$ (270 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 SI$ (166 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 SI$ (131 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 131 SI$ (876 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 57% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Honiara | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 275 SI$ (1,840 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (267 Birr) | 295 Birr | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,500 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 451 SI$ (3,017 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 SI$ (258 Birr) | 366 Birr | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 SI$ (209 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41 SI$ (271 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 277% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (23,392 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.24 SI$ (22 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 947 SI$ (6,329 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 SI$ (232 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 88% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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