Cost of living in Honiara, Solomon Islands

Summary of cost of living in Honiara

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 42,469 SI$
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 24,222 SI$
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Honiara
Current as of May 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 105 SI$
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 84 SI$
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 47 SI$
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 23 SI$
12 eggs, large 47 SI$
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 39 SI$
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 119 SI$
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 47 SI$
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 49 SI$
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 23 SI$
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 125 SI$
2 liters of coca-cola 35 SI$
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 9 SI$
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area -
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 9,630 SI$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,218 SI$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 8,357 SI$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area -
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio -
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 913 SI$
40” flat screen tv 2,418 SI$
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) -
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 33 SI$
Hourly rate for cleaning help 65 SI$
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 269 SI$
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 824 SI$
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,500 SI$
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,000 SI$
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 10 SI$
Monthly ticket public transport 152 SI$
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 200 SI$
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 242 SI$
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 29 SI$
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 32 SI$
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 40 SI$
4 rolls of toilet paper 25 SI$
Tube of toothpaste 20 SI$
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 131 SI$
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 275 SI$
2 tickets to the movies 40 SI$
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 451 SI$
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 39 SI$
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 31 SI$
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 41 SI$
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,500 SI$
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 3.24 SI$
1 month of gym membership in business district 947 SI$
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 35 SI$
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 24, 2022

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