Cost of Living in Solomon Islands
Summary of cost of living in Solomon Islands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,741.7$ (31,233.1SI$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,253.5$ (10,463.3SI$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Solomon Islands is, on average, 50.1% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Solomon Islands is, on average, 64.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.49 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 53.91 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.98 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.40 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.29 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.09 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.26 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.30 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.67 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.53 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.68 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.67 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.40 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.85 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.22 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.36 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.46 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.46 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.45 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.98 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.84 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.99 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.07 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.36 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 29.95 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.20 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 11.98 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.22 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,066.15 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,964.63 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 718.79 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.06 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 97.83 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.97 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5.99 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.19 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 119.80 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,236.23 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 24.56 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 89.85 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 95.84 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 88.65 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 523.24 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 471.70 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,128.10 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 910.46 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,790.65 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,564.74 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 357.90 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.33 |
Prices in Solomon Islands
This country had 256 entries in the past 12 months by 14 different contributors.
Last update: 1 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 1 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in den Salomonen
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida nas Ilhas Salomão
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita nelle Isole Salomone
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 FrançaisCoût de la Vie aux Îles Salomon
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 EspañolCosto de Vida en Islas Salomón
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