Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (64元) | 54元 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (71元) | 36元 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (27元) | 15元 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (13元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (31元) | 14元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 9元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 56元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 12元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (35元) | 6元 | + 439% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (18元) | 6元 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (89元) | 108元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (20元) | 9元 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 10元 | - | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 150% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (21,170元) | 7,480元 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (11,190元) | 4,546元 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (1,055元) | 406元 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,893元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,954元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 261元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (1,015元) | 84元 | + 1111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (2,029元) | 2,223元 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (162元) | 622元 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (12元) | 47元 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (15元) | 44元 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (65元) | 359元 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 227元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 569元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 513元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 160,747元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (7元) | 6元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (146元) | 177元 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (6元) | 29元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (122元) | 441元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (12元) | 38元 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (6元) | 33元 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (18元) | 9元 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (2.44元) | 11元 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 84元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (244元) | 201元 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 94元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 978元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (649元) | 413元 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (53元) | 70元 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (36元) | 34元 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (33元) | 31元 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.55元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (122元) | 419元 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (32元) | 22元 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,900 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 48% more expensive than in China
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