- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 SI$ ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 SI$ ($3.70) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.53 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ ($2.47) | $0.89 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 SI$ ($4.77) | $3.17 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ ($1.60) | $4.01 | - 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 | - | $1.60 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.44 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ ($15) | $15 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.91 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ ($0.62) | $2.13 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ ($2,399) | $2,042 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,581 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,585 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,130 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $122 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ ($154) | $48 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $334 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $119 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 SI$ ($1.48) | $23 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,333 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 SI$ ($1.36) | $0.77 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 SI$ ($30) | $85 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ ($25) | $111 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.12 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ ($3.70) | $3.47 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 1% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ ($37) | $45 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ ($99) | $79 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 SI$ ($7) | $4.86 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 SI$ ($4.67) | $5.88 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ ($4.93) | $8 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,359 prices entered by 13,279 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 9% cheaper than in United States
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