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Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to United States
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 SI$ ($14) | $8 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 SI$ ($4.55) | $4.43 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 SI$ ($2.15) | $0.88 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 SI$ ($5.07) | $3.20 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ ($1.60) | $3.96 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ ($1.97) | $3.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 SI$ ($7) | $1.59 | + 317% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ ($2.75) | $3.62 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ ($14) | $15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 25 SI$ ($3.08) | $1.92 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ ($0.62) | $2.15 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,764 SI$ ($2,555) | $2,045 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,540 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ ($160) | $178 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,515 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,091 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ ($154) | $48 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $323 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $121 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ ($2.31) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ ($10) | $47 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $113 | - | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,240 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 SI$ ($1.21) | $0.78 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 212 SI$ ($26) | $85 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ ($18) | $110 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ ($1.85) | $3.43 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.06 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ ($2.76) | $3.47 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ ($37) | $45 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $171 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ ($98) | $78 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ ($5.48) | $4.92 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ ($4.97) | $5.91 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $50 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ ($4.92) | $8 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79,935 prices entered by 10,895 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 5% cheaper than in United States
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