- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 0% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 SI$ (70元) | 53元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 SI$ (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ (17元) | 16元 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 SI$ (33元) | 16元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (11元) | 8元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 63元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (13元) | 13元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.64元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ (101元) | 114元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (4.21元) | 12元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ (16,386元) | 9,740元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 4,478元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 425元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,603元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,523元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 305元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (1,053元) | 88元 | + 1101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,242元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 678元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 SI$ (10元) | 39元 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 554元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 280元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 614元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 672元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 145,666元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SI$ (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 SI$ (202元) | 154元 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ (168元) | 425元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ (25元) | 10元 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (84元) | 59元 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 320 SI$ (270元) | 159元 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 375元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 SI$ (25元) | 34元 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 SI$ (26元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 300元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,181 prices entered by 552 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.842
CNY
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 29% more expensive than in China
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