- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 SI$ (¥1,171) | ¥1,054 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 SI$ (¥422) | ¥698 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥436 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ (¥281) | ¥205 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 SI$ (¥543) | ¥285 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (¥183) | ¥777 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥910 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (¥225) | ¥697 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥414 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥265 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ (¥1,686) | ¥1,538 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥203 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (¥70) | ¥198 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ (¥273,332) | ¥231,808 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥125,591 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥113,754 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥74,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (¥17,566) | ¥4,134 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 SI$ (¥169) | ¥1,932 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,215 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,321 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 SI$ (¥155) | ¥145 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 SI$ (¥3,373) | ¥11,257 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ (¥2,811) | ¥3,622 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ (¥422) | ¥137 | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (¥1,405) | ¥2,939 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (¥4,216) | ¥3,981 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (¥11,242) | ¥7,768 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 SI$ (¥843) | ¥487 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 SI$ (¥532) | ¥560 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,296 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (¥562) | ¥468 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,826 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 7% cheaper than in Japan
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