- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Spain
- Honiara
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Honiara, Solomon Islands compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 152% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 134 SI$ (€15) | €8 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 SI$ (€5.94) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 SI$ (€7) | €2.90 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SI$ (€2.40) | €0.88 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 SI$ (€4.99) | €1.43 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SI$ (€7) | €1.79 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 SI$ (€7) | €7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 SI$ (€11) | €1.60 | + 587% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 SI$ (€9) | €0.87 | + 911% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 SI$ (€1.62) | €0.64 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 SI$ (€16) | €3.00 | + 449% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 SI$ (€3.61) | €1.65 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SI$ (€0.92) | €0.84 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 105% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,542 SI$ (€1,156) | €700 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,548 SI$ (€1,375) | €475 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 SI$ (€164) | €85 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,677 SI$ (€622) | €450 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,464 SI$ (€380) | €310 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,000 SI$ (€110) | €110 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,580 SI$ (€173) | €37 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €372 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 SI$ (€110) | €86 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 SI$ (€3.29) | €5.45 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 SI$ (€1.61) | €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 | - 59% | |
| 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$ (€5,480) | €17,500 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SI$ (€0.77) | €1.20 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 144 SI$ (€16) | €32 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 20% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 SI$ (€4.93) | €5.41 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 SI$ (€3.84) | €4.21 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 SI$ (€3.84) | €2.21 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 SI$ (€4.60) | €2.77 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 SI$ (€3.19) | €1.75 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 SI$ (€3.29) | €1.58 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 121 SI$ (€13) | €13 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 20% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 236 SI$ (€26) | €25 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €92 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 397 SI$ (€44) | €30 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 SI$ (€5.48) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 SI$ (€3.47) | €1.58 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 SI$ (€3.40) | €4.52 | - 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €154 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 SI$ (€0.11) | €0.20 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (€110) | €41 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 SI$ (€3.91) | €5.00 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 271 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 50% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,147
(28,710 SI$)
in Honiara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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