- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 SI$ (38元) | 50元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 SI$ (92元) | 34元 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 SI$ (34元) | 15元 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ (17元) | 15元 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 SI$ (38元) | 16元 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (11元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 57元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (13元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 SI$ (19元) | 5.59元 | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ (101元) | 114元 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 7元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (4.20元) | 12元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ (16,332元) | 9,327元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 4,302元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 439元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,529元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,479元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 307元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (1,050元) | 86元 | + 1114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,131元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 703元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (16元) | 38元 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 556元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 260元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 624元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 694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 | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 SI$ (9元) | 7元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 212 SI$ (178元) | 156元 | + 14% | |
| 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) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ (168元) | 493元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ (25元) | 9元 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 13元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (84元) | 57元 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (252元) | 149元 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 777元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (672元) | 375元 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (55元) | 58元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 SI$ (41元) | 34元 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 SI$ (32元) | 33元 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,255元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 309元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (34元) | 20元 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,323 prices entered by 535 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.840
CNY
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 41% more expensive than in China
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