- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Australia
- Honiara
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Honiara, Solomon Islands compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 27% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 SI$ (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 SI$ (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 SI$ (AU$11) | AU$5.18 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SI$ (AU$3.67) | AU$1.50 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 SI$ (AU$7) | AU$4.38 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 SI$ (AU$8) | AU$5.29 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 SI$ (AU$12) | AU$4.77 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 58 SI$ (AU$10) | AU$4.26 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 SI$ (AU$14) | AU$5.56 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 SI$ (AU$2.52) | AU$5.58 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 SI$ (AU$25) | AU$15 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 SI$ (AU$5.61) | AU$3.62 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SI$ (AU$1.35) | AU$3.01 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 18% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,815 SI$ (AU$2,013) | AU$2,563 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,548 SI$ (AU$2,138) | AU$1,656 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 SI$ (AU$256) | AU$264 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,677 SI$ (AU$967) | AU$1,421 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,464 SI$ (AU$590) | AU$1,042 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,000 SI$ (AU$170) | AU$132 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,580 SI$ (AU$269) | AU$67 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | AU$662 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 SI$ (AU$170) | AU$234 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 SI$ (AU$5.11) | AU$15 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 SI$ (AU$2.50) | AU$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 46% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$104 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 SI$ (AU$17) | AU$77 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$150 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$132 | - | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 69% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000 SI$ (AU$8,520) | AU$25,495 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SI$ (AU$1.20) | AU$1.54 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 144 SI$ (AU$25) | AU$128 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 2% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 SI$ (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SI$ (AU$43) | AU$51 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 SI$ (AU$5.96) | AU$9 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 SI$ (AU$5.96) | AU$5.51 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 SI$ (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 SI$ (AU$4.96) | AU$3.54 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 SI$ (AU$5.11) | AU$4.25 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 121 SI$ (AU$21) | AU$26 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 23% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 253 SI$ (AU$43) | AU$48 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 397 SI$ (AU$68) | AU$70 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 SI$ (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 SI$ (AU$5.39) | AU$3.74 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 SI$ (AU$5.29) | AU$6 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$572 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 SI$ (AU$0.17) | AU$1.02 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (AU$170) | AU$69 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 SI$ (AU$6) | AU$20 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 956 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 12% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,100
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$7,098
(41,653 SI$)
in Honiara.
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