Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 146% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (R$ 72) | R$ 36 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (R$ 90) | R$ 35 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (R$ 21) | R$ 5.45 | + 285% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (R$ 48) | R$ 13 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (R$ 144) | R$ 25 | + 468% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (R$ 18) | R$ 5.74 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (R$ 17) | R$ 5.78 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (R$ 54) | R$ 44 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.96 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 145% 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$ 15,653) | R$ 3,745 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (R$ 2,401) | R$ 2,481 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (R$ 2,101) | R$ 599 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (R$ 9,085) | R$ 2,698 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,667 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 597 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (R$ 211) | R$ 90 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (R$ 1,441) | R$ 1,960 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (R$ 120) | R$ 648 | - 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (R$ 24) | R$ 30 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (R$ 60) | R$ 21 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 158% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 158% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (R$ 240) | R$ 254 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (R$ 840) | R$ 255 | + 229% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (R$ 900) | R$ 408 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (R$ 600) | R$ 315 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,731 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.50 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (R$ 36) | R$ 235 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (R$ 4.80) | R$ 21 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (R$ 120) | R$ 46 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (R$ 180) | R$ 259 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (R$ 15) | R$ 23 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (R$ 3.00) | R$ 7 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.40 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (R$ 90) | R$ 55 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (R$ 180) | R$ 110 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (R$ 24) | R$ 64 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 238 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (R$ 300) | R$ 206 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (R$ 6) | R$ 29 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 218% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (R$ 2,101) | R$ 4,322 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (R$ 3.00) | R$ 1.26 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (R$ 600) | R$ 131 | + 359% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,057 prices entered by 1,758 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 67% more expensive than in Brazil
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