Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 76% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (¥2,013) | ¥1,025 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (¥2,517) | ¥723 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (¥755) | ¥519 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (¥587) | ¥197 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (¥1,342) | ¥316 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (¥336) | ¥629 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (¥4,027) | ¥962 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (¥503) | ¥902 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (¥503) | ¥574 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (¥477) | ¥285 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (¥1,510) | ¥1,208 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (¥755) | ¥184 | + 311% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (¥235) | ¥206 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (¥437,543) | ¥326,267 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (¥67,112) | ¥171,772 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (¥58,723) | ¥28,488 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (¥253,960) | ¥157,603 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥82,713 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (¥5,908) | ¥4,699 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (¥40,267) | ¥47,482 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (¥3,356) | ¥32,093 | - 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (¥671) | ¥1,313 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (¥1,678) | ¥1,878 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 228% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 228% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (¥6,711) | ¥6,136 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (¥23,489) | ¥5,199 | + 352% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (¥25,167) | ¥8,989 | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (¥16,778) | ¥13,588 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (¥260) | ¥165 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (¥1,007) | ¥10,143 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (¥134) | ¥2,497 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (¥3,356) | ¥1,967 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (¥5,033) | ¥5,380 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (¥419) | ¥650 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (¥734) | ¥938 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (¥755) | ¥702 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (¥84) | ¥218 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (¥252) | ¥216 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (¥2,517) | ¥3,927 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (¥5,033) | ¥4,141 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (¥671) | ¥3,600 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (¥8,389) | ¥5,993 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (¥168) | ¥984 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (¥436) | ¥472 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (¥1,007) | ¥575 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (¥58,723) | ¥101,122 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (¥84) | ¥52 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (¥16,778) | ¥9,280 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (¥423) | ¥592 | - 29% | |
| 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 754 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 15% more expensive than in Japan
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