Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (67元) | 45元 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (74元) | 34元 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (29元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (33元) | 13元 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 59元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (36元) | 6.00元 | + 508% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (19元) | 5.17元 | + 268% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (94元) | 112元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (21元) | 8元 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 14元 | - | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (22,201元) | 9,398元 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (11,736元) | 4,943元 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (1,107元) | 431元 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 5,740元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,007元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 285元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (1,064元) | 96元 | + 1010% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (2,128元) | 2,464元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (170元) | 561元 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (13元) | 38元 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (16元) | 47元 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (68元) | 481元 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 250元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 647元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 620元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (7元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (153元) | 149元 | + 3% | |
| 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$ (7元) | 37元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (128元) | 347元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (13元) | 47元 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (7元) | 31元 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (19元) | 8元 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (2.55元) | 12元 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 71元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (255元) | 177元 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (681元) | 395元 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (55元) | 68元 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (38元) | 33元 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (34元) | 31元 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.31元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (128元) | 335元 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (34元) | 22元 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,078 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.851
CNY
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 49% more expensive than in China
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