- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Spain
- Honiara
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Honiara, Solomon Islands compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 157% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 134 SI$ (€15) | €8 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 SI$ (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 SI$ (€7) | €3.02 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SI$ (€2.44) | €0.82 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 SI$ (€5.08) | €1.43 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SI$ (€7) | €1.75 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 SI$ (€8) | €6 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 SI$ (€11) | €1.61 | + 592% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 SI$ (€9) | €0.87 | + 923% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 SI$ (€1.65) | €0.64 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 SI$ (€17) | €3.00 | + 459% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 SI$ (€3.67) | €1.67 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SI$ (€0.93) | €0.81 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 109% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,542 SI$ (€1,176) | €700 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,548 SI$ (€1,400) | €475 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 SI$ (€167) | €95 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,677 SI$ (€633) | €450 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,464 SI$ (€386) | €310 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,000 SI$ (€112) | €109 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,580 SI$ (€176) | €37 | + 378% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €390 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 SI$ (€112) | €89 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 SI$ (€3.35) | €5.27 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 SI$ (€1.64) | €9 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 24% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €92 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 SI$ (€11) | €26 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €84 | - | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 49% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000 SI$ (€5,577) | €17,500 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SI$ (€0.79) | €1.24 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 144 SI$ (€16) | €32 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 25% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 SI$ (€5.02) | €5.41 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.60 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (€33) | €43 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 SI$ (€3.90) | €4.21 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 SI$ (€3.90) | €2.18 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 SI$ (€4.68) | €2.86 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 SI$ (€3.25) | €1.52 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 SI$ (€3.35) | €1.58 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 121 SI$ (€13) | €14 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 18% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 236 SI$ (€26) | €26 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €102 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 397 SI$ (€44) | €30 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 SI$ (€5.58) | €6 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 SI$ (€3.53) | €1.58 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 SI$ (€3.46) | €4.58 | - 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €154 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 SI$ (€0.11) | €0.20 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (€112) | €41 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 SI$ (€3.98) | €5.00 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 235 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 53% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,356
(30,086 SI$)
in Honiara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Alicante.
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