Cost of Living in Honiara
Summary of cost of living in Honiara, Solomon Islands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,610.4 (SI$29,116.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,100.4 (SI$8,874.4), excluding rent.
- Honiara is 44.0% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Honiara is, on average, 33.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | SI$55.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | SI$500.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | SI$100.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | SI$20.00 | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | SI$45.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | SI$27.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | SI$12.50 | |
| Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | SI$8.75 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | SI$20.50 | |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | SI$12.08 | |
| White Rice (1 kg) | SI$13.00 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | SI$45.20 | |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) | SI$52.67 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | SI$68.75 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | SI$122.50 | |
| Apples (1 kg) | SI$50.75 | |
| Bananas (1 kg) | SI$21.25 | |
| Oranges (1 kg) | SI$69.00 | |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | SI$30.00 | |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | SI$15.80 | |
| Onions (1 kg) | SI$27.50 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | SI$11.67 | |
| Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | SI$8.50 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | SI$85.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | SI$14.00 | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | SI$27.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | SI$33.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | SI$3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | SI$200.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | SI$10.00 | |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | SI$10.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | SI$100.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | SI$10.64 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | SI$150,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | SI$280,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | SI$3,500.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | SI$220.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | SI$725.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | SI$300.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | SI$73.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | SI$35.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | SI$800.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | SI$23,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | SI$220.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | SI$750.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | SI$783.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | SI$833.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | SI$7,166.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | SI$3,500.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | SI$14,875.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | SI$11,333.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | SI$700,000.00 | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | SI$499,999.50 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | SI$3,533.33 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 15.67 | |
Prices in Honiara
This city had 107 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 21 December 2025
Last update: 21 December 2025
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