Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (¥1,259) | ¥1,145 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (¥1,391) | ¥719 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (¥535) | ¥437 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (¥247) | ¥211 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (¥610) | ¥282 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥815 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥951 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥984 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (¥683) | ¥421 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (¥356) | ¥268 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (¥1,754) | ¥1,770 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (¥399) | ¥217 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥225 | - | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (¥415,875) | ¥194,768 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (¥219,833) | ¥126,641 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (¥20,731) | ¥21,178 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥142,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,643 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 SI$ (¥1,595) | ¥3,988 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (¥39,868) | ¥59,521 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (¥3,189) | ¥17,809 | - 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (¥239) | ¥665 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (¥299) | ¥2,700 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (¥1,276) | ¥7,941 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,162 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,471 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,388 | - | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (¥139) | ¥161 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (¥2,870) | ¥16,725 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (¥128) | ¥1,370 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (¥2,392) | ¥3,523 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (¥239) | ¥648 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (¥128) | ¥409 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (¥358) | ¥143 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (¥48) | ¥184 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,583 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (¥4,784) | ¥4,280 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (¥12,758) | ¥6,242 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (¥1,037) | ¥1,034 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (¥710) | ¥533 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (¥643) | ¥526 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (¥2,392) | ¥11,178 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 SI$ (¥319) | ¥554 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 17% cheaper than in Japan
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