Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to United States
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| Food in Solomon Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Solomon Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ ($10) | $17 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ ($11) | $9 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ ($4.13) | $5.06 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ ($1.91) | $0.99 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ ($4.71) | $3.33 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.43 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.91 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ ($5.28) | $1.94 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ ($2.75) | $3.28 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ ($14) | $16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ ($3.08) | $2.25 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.46 | - | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Solomon Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ ($3,212) | $2,514 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ ($1,698) | $1,958 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ ($160) | $203 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,778 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,342 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $139 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 SI$ ($12) | $56 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ ($308) | $300 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ ($25) | $135 | - 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ ($1.85) | $12 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ ($2.31) | $26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Solomon Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ ($10) | $51 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $92 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $120 | - | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Solomon Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,409 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ ($1.08) | $1.06 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ ($22) | $77 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Solomon Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ ($0.99) | $7 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ ($18) | $125 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ ($1.85) | $4.17 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ ($0.99) | $5.50 | - 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ ($2.76) | $4.18 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ ($0.37) | $2.05 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Solomon Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ ($37) | $49 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $192 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ ($99) | $83 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ ($8) | $13 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ ($5.48) | $5.19 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ ($4.97) | $6 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ ($18) | $53 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 SI$ ($2.46) | $9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,139 prices entered by 2,616 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 23% cheaper than in United States
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