Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (101元) | 42元 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (126元) | 40元 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (38元) | 15元 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (29元) | 16元 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (67元) | 17元 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (17元) | 10元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (202元) | 61元 | + 230% | |
| 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 | + 281% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (24元) | 7元 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (76元) | 103元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (38元) | 9元 | + 335% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (12元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (21,958元) | 13,279元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (3,368元) | 7,543元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (2,947元) | 494元 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (12,745元) | 6,899元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,382元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 382元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (296元) | 103元 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (2,021元) | 1,415元 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (168元) | 646元 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (34元) | 34元 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (84元) | 47元 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 175% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 175% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (337元) | 466元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (1,179元) | 246元 | + 379% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (1,263元) | 608元 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (842元) | 781元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 164,209元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (13元) | 8元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (51元) | 248元 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (7元) | 36元 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (168元) | 26元 | + 543% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (253元) | 343元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (21元) | 46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) | 38元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (4.21元) | 10元 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (126元) | 75元 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Solomon Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (253元) | 213元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (34元) | 103元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,126元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (421元) | 330元 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (8元) | 94元 | - 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (22元) | 29元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (51元) | 21元 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (2,947元) | 3,022元 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (4.21元) | 0.27元 | + 1463% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (842元) | 366元 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (21元) | 24元 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,672 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.842
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 55% more expensive than in China
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