Cost of living in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 11% cheaper than in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 5% cheaper than in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) | ||||
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Honiara | Port Vila, Vanuatu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 SI$ (1,501Vatu) | 1,288Vatu | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84 SI$ (1,194Vatu) | 974Vatu | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 SI$ (667Vatu) | 1,032Vatu | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 SI$ (330Vatu) | 215Vatu | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 47 SI$ (673Vatu) | 669Vatu | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 SI$ (561Vatu) | 678Vatu | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SI$ (1,696Vatu) | 1,355Vatu | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47 SI$ (667Vatu) | 615Vatu | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 49 SI$ (694Vatu) | 312Vatu | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 SI$ (326Vatu) | 450Vatu | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 SI$ (1,780Vatu) | 1,915Vatu | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 35 SI$ (492Vatu) | 635Vatu | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 SI$ (134Vatu) | 173Vatu | - 22% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 5% more expensive than in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) | ||||
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Honiara | Port Vila, Vanuatu | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 206,368Vatu | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,630 SI$ (137,088Vatu) | 79,779Vatu | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,218 SI$ (31,575Vatu) | 12,855Vatu | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,357 SI$ (118,970Vatu) | 110,152Vatu | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 60,403Vatu | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 29,857Vatu | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 913 SI$ (12,993Vatu) | 13,535Vatu | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,418 SI$ (34,426Vatu) | 58,329Vatu | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,757Vatu | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 SI$ (474Vatu) | 2,361Vatu | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 SI$ (920Vatu) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 13% more expensive than in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269 SI$ (3,826Vatu) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 824 SI$ (11,729Vatu) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (21,354Vatu) | 12,500Vatu | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (14,236Vatu) | 8,974Vatu | + 59% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 51% cheaper than in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,500,000Vatu | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 SI$ (141Vatu) | 183Vatu | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 152 SI$ (2,157Vatu) | 9,000Vatu | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) | ||||
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Honiara | Port Vila, Vanuatu | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 718Vatu | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (2,847Vatu) | 800Vatu | + 256% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 SI$ (3,444Vatu) | 5,088Vatu | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 SI$ (419Vatu) | 585Vatu | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 SI$ (462Vatu) | 592Vatu | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 SI$ (575Vatu) | 549Vatu | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 SI$ (353Vatu) | 340Vatu | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 SI$ (279Vatu) | 207Vatu | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 131 SI$ (1,866Vatu) | 1,609Vatu | + 16% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 18% more expensive than in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) | ||||
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Honiara | Port Vila, Vanuatu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 275 SI$ (3,920Vatu) | 3,305Vatu | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (569Vatu) | 1,604Vatu | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 451 SI$ (6,427Vatu) | 7,281Vatu | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 SI$ (550Vatu) | 1,213Vatu | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 SI$ (446Vatu) | 367Vatu | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41 SI$ (578Vatu) | 506Vatu | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (49,826Vatu) | 79,000Vatu | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.24 SI$ (46Vatu) | 17Vatu | + 171% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 947 SI$ (13,480Vatu) | 8,860Vatu | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 SI$ (493Vatu) | 1,146Vatu | - 57% | |
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 44 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2023.
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