Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 83% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (¥2,127) | ¥1,027 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (¥2,659) | ¥808 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (¥798) | ¥613 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (¥620) | ¥220 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (¥1,418) | ¥323 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (¥354) | ¥613 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (¥4,254) | ¥1,107 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (¥532) | ¥766 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (¥532) | ¥468 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (¥504) | ¥304 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (¥1,595) | ¥1,290 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (¥798) | ¥218 | + 266% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (¥248) | ¥191 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (¥462,225) | ¥365,082 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (¥70,898) | ¥197,136 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (¥62,036) | ¥19,132 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (¥268,286) | ¥174,888 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥112,259 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥12,528 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (¥6,241) | ¥4,254 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (¥42,539) | ¥74,559 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (¥3,545) | ¥25,414 | - 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (¥709) | ¥1,338 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (¥1,772) | ¥3,163 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 179% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 179% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (¥7,090) | ¥8,708 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (¥24,814) | ¥5,103 | + 386% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (¥26,587) | ¥9,892 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (¥17,724) | ¥12,189 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,079,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (¥275) | ¥170 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (¥1,063) | ¥9,221 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (¥142) | ¥2,133 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (¥3,545) | ¥2,551 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (¥5,317) | ¥6,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (¥443) | ¥1,337 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (¥775) | ¥930 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (¥798) | ¥622 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (¥89) | ¥224 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (¥266) | ¥188 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (¥2,659) | ¥4,604 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (¥5,317) | ¥4,908 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (¥709) | ¥3,873 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (¥8,862) | ¥8,269 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (¥177) | ¥1,244 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (¥461) | ¥547 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (¥1,063) | ¥674 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (¥62,036) | ¥51,659 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (¥89) | ¥52 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (¥17,724) | ¥9,530 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (¥447) | ¥600 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 510 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 15% more expensive than in Japan
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