Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to United States
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ ($9) | $15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ ($10) | $8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ ($4.02) | $4.34 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ ($1.86) | $0.88 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ ($4.59) | $2.98 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.03 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.37 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ ($5.14) | $1.76 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ ($2.68) | $3.15 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ ($13) | $14 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ ($3.00) | $1.94 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.04 | - | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ ($3,127) | $2,258 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ ($1,653) | $1,625 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ ($156) | $177 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,624 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,156 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $109 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ ($150) | $47 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ ($300) | $296 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ ($24) | $118 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ ($1.80) | $11 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ ($2.25) | $22 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ ($10) | $49 | - 80% | |
| 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 | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,916 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ ($1.05) | $0.75 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ ($22) | $80 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ ($0.96) | $7 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ ($18) | $111 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ ($1.80) | $3.53 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ ($0.96) | $5.10 | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ ($2.69) | $3.57 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ ($0.36) | $1.83 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ ($36) | $45 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ ($96) | $75 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ ($5.34) | $4.84 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ ($4.84) | $5.81 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $397 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ ($18) | $53 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ ($4.80) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 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 43,638 prices entered by 5,585 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 7% cheaper than in United States
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