Cost of Living in Solomon Islands
Summary of cost of living in Solomon Islands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,621.5$ (30,167.0SI$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,229.5$ (10,242.0SI$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Solomon Islands is, on average, 48.4% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Solomon Islands is, on average, 64.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.50 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 54.02 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.21 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.70 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.60 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.86 $ | |
| 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) | 9.80 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.30 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.65 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.32 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.54 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.98 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.16 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.63 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.95 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.21 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.42 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.50 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.85 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.20 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.36 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.01 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.20 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.37 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,107.95 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,008.31 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 720.28 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.81 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 120.05 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.01 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.20 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 120.05 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,240.89 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 24.61 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 90.04 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.04 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 88.84 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 524.08 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 472.69 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,130.45 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 912.36 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,806.88 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,576.34 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 358.64 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.33 |
Prices in Solomon Islands
This country had 222 entries in the past 12 months by 13 different contributors.
Last update: February 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: February 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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