Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 154% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (102元) | 36元 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (127元) | 37元 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (38元) | 13元 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (30元) | 15元 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (68元) | 15元 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (17元) | 11元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (204元) | 51元 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (25元) | 15元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (25元) | 7元 | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (24元) | 6元 | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (76元) | 89元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (38元) | 8元 | + 356% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (12元) | 12元 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (22,145元) | 15,701元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (3,397元) | 7,613元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (2,972元) | 474元 | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (12,854元) | 6,823元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,937元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 313元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (299元) | 101元 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (2,038元) | 1,340元 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (170元) | 542元 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (34元) | 35元 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (85元) | 48元 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 177% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (340元) | 415元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (1,189元) | 280元 | + 325% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (1,274元) | 574元 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (849元) | 717元 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 152,522元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (13元) | 8元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (51元) | 245元 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (7元) | 41元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (170元) | 45元 | + 278% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (255元) | 111元 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (21元) | 47元 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (37元) | 44元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (38元) | 32元 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (4.25元) | 9元 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (13元) | 12元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (127元) | 79元 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (255元) | 225元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (34元) | 110元 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 481元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (425元) | 253元 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (8元) | 74元 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (22元) | 27元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (51元) | 12元 | + 312% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (2,972元) | 3,708元 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (4.25元) | 1.19元 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (849元) | 411元 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (21元) | 25元 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,083 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 56% more expensive than in China
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