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Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (¥1,087) | ¥1,034 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 SI$ (¥1,515) | ¥720 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 SI$ (¥509) | ¥464 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 SI$ (¥241) | ¥200 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 SI$ (¥567) | ¥271 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (¥179) | ¥640 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥915 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (¥220) | ¥613 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 SI$ (¥744) | ¥420 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (¥308) | ¥267 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (¥1,515) | ¥1,604 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 25 SI$ (¥344) | ¥209 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (¥69) | ¥200 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,764 SI$ (¥286,014) | ¥256,284 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥116,029 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (¥17,907) | ¥23,252 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥120,733 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥82,119 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥11,573 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (¥17,218) | ¥4,112 | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥63,696 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,934 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥730 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (¥258) | ¥1,567 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (¥1,102) | ¥5,970 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥3,940 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,357 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,795 | - | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,848,210 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 SI$ (¥135) | ¥147 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 212 SI$ (¥2,916) | ¥12,471 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,279 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,179 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (¥2,066) | ¥5,268 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥643 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (¥207) | ¥726 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥490 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (¥309) | ¥144 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥208 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (¥1,377) | ¥2,754 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (¥4,132) | ¥4,233 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,266 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,578 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (¥11,020) | ¥8,596 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (¥895) | ¥947 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (¥613) | ¥488 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (¥556) | ¥533 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥56,871 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,818 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (¥551) | ¥464 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,627 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
13.775
JPY
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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