Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 184% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (R$ 86) | R$ 37 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (R$ 107) | R$ 36 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (R$ 25) | R$ 5.46 | + 359% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (R$ 57) | R$ 13 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (R$ 172) | R$ 24 | + 606% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (R$ 64) | R$ 46 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.46 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 173% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (R$ 18,658) | R$ 3,970 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (R$ 2,862) | R$ 2,569 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (R$ 2,504) | R$ 774 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (R$ 10,830) | R$ 2,961 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,925 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 551 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (R$ 252) | R$ 96 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (R$ 1,717) | R$ 1,817 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (R$ 143) | R$ 633 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (R$ 72) | R$ 22 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 197% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 197% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (R$ 286) | R$ 266 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (R$ 1,002) | R$ 270 | + 271% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (R$ 1,073) | R$ 393 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (R$ 715) | R$ 317 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 115,211 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.96 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (R$ 43) | R$ 242 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (R$ 5.72) | R$ 22 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (R$ 143) | R$ 45 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (R$ 215) | R$ 279 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (R$ 18) | R$ 24 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (R$ 3.58) | R$ 7 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.72 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (R$ 107) | R$ 57 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (R$ 215) | R$ 112 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (R$ 29) | R$ 59 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (R$ 358) | R$ 238 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (R$ 7) | R$ 32 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 280% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (R$ 2,504) | R$ 3,422 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (R$ 3.58) | R$ 1.28 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (R$ 715) | R$ 141 | + 409% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,679 prices entered by 1,645 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 88% more expensive than in Brazil
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