Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (¥1,018) | ¥1,001 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (¥1,125) | ¥722 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (¥433) | ¥446 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (¥200) | ¥214 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (¥494) | ¥289 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥501 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,246 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥640 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (¥553) | ¥381 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (¥288) | ¥260 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (¥1,419) | ¥1,652 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (¥322) | ¥221 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥277 | - | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (¥336,383) | ¥212,128 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (¥177,813) | ¥121,270 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (¥16,769) | ¥15,948 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥127,445 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥86,552 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (¥16,124) | ¥3,835 | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (¥32,247) | ¥39,892 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (¥2,580) | ¥10,465 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (¥193) | ¥749 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (¥242) | ¥2,162 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (¥1,032) | ¥6,528 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (¥113) | ¥142 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (¥2,322) | ¥9,348 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (¥103) | ¥1,406 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (¥1,935) | ¥8,740 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (¥193) | ¥669 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (¥103) | ¥525 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (¥289) | ¥206 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (¥39) | ¥238 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,654 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (¥3,870) | ¥3,275 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,323 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (¥10,319) | ¥5,924 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (¥838) | ¥806 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (¥574) | ¥520 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (¥520) | ¥510 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,417 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (¥1,935) | ¥8,220 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (¥516) | ¥491 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,134 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is about the same as in Japan
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