- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Australia
- Honiara
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Honiara, Solomon Islands compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 25% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 SI$ (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 SI$ (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 SI$ (AU$10) | AU$5.18 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SI$ (AU$3.61) | AU$1.56 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 SI$ (AU$7) | AU$4.38 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 SI$ (AU$8) | AU$5.29 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 SI$ (AU$11) | AU$4.77 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 58 SI$ (AU$10) | AU$4.26 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 SI$ (AU$13) | AU$5.56 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 SI$ (AU$2.48) | AU$5.58 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 SI$ (AU$24) | AU$15 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 SI$ (AU$5.53) | AU$3.71 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SI$ (AU$1.33) | AU$3.01 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 17% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,815 SI$ (AU$1,983) | AU$2,563 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,548 SI$ (AU$2,106) | AU$1,656 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 SI$ (AU$252) | AU$264 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,677 SI$ (AU$953) | AU$1,421 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,464 SI$ (AU$581) | AU$1,042 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,000 SI$ (AU$168) | AU$132 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,580 SI$ (AU$265) | AU$67 | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | AU$1,162 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 SI$ (AU$168) | AU$238 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 SI$ (AU$5.04) | AU$16 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 SI$ (AU$2.47) | AU$27 | - 91% | |
| 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$8,392) | AU$25,495 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SI$ (AU$1.18) | AU$1.54 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 144 SI$ (AU$24) | AU$128 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 5% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 SI$ (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SI$ (AU$42) | AU$49 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 SI$ (AU$5.87) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 SI$ (AU$5.87) | AU$5.30 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 SI$ (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 SI$ (AU$4.89) | AU$2.94 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 SI$ (AU$5.04) | AU$4.25 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 121 SI$ (AU$20) | AU$27 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 17% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 253 SI$ (AU$43) | AU$50 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 397 SI$ (AU$67) | AU$70 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 SI$ (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 SI$ (AU$5.31) | AU$3.74 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 SI$ (AU$5.21) | AU$6 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 SI$ (AU$0.17) | AU$1.02 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (AU$168) | AU$69 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 SI$ (AU$5.99) | AU$20 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 888 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 11% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,400
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$6,549
(39,019 SI$)
in Honiara.
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