Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (65元) | 41元 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (72元) | 37元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (28元) | 17元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (13元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (31元) | 16元 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 9元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 48元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (35元) | 6元 | + 480% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (18元) | 7元 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (90元) | 97元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (21元) | 9元 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 13元 | - | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (21,394元) | 13,898元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (11,309元) | 8,379元 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (1,067元) | 462元 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,525元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,376元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 516元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 SI$ (82元) | 140元 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (2,051元) | 1,829元 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (164元) | 546元 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (12元) | 50元 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (15元) | 66元 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (66元) | 511元 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 288元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 654元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 844元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (148元) | 206元 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (7元) | 28元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (123元) | 386元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (12元) | 19元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (7元) | 44元 | - 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (18元) | 21元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (2.46元) | 16元 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 82元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (246元) | 260元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (656元) | 319元 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (53元) | 90元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (37元) | 31元 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (33元) | 19元 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (123元) | 410元 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 SI$ (16元) | 38元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,154 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.820
CNY
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 9% more expensive than in China
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