Cost of living comparison
Solomon Islands is 13.2% cheaper than Australia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 25.1% less in Solomon Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 36.9% more in Solomon Islands
- Transportation
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pay 31.0% less in Solomon Islands
- Housing
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pay 81.3% more in Solomon Islands
- Childcare
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pay 87.3% less in Solomon Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 55.0% less in Solomon Islands
- Clothing
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pay 12.2% less in Solomon Islands
The cost of housing and groceries in Solomon Islands are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, transportation, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Solomon Islands. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Solomon Islands.
If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of Australia, you would:
pay 25.1% less for restaurants
Australia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.76
A$25.47
|
$5.99
SBD49.98
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.73
A$14.79
|
$14.99
SBD124.94
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
A$3.90
|
$1.40
SBD11.66
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.16
A$3.29
|
$1.20
SBD10.00
|
|
pay 36.9% more for groceries
Australia
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.37
A$3.61
|
$1.36
SBD11.33
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.36
A$6.63
|
$2.28
SBD18.99
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.80
A$8.81
|
$9.08
SBD75.67
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.07
A$6.19
|
$4.72
SBD39.34
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.94
A$5.99
|
$4.89
SBD40.80
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$1.45
A$2.20
|
$3.67
SBD30.60
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
A$1.91
|
$1.22
SBD10.20
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.35
A$2.05
|
$4.44
SBD37.03
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.01
A$3.06
|
$1.56
SBD13.00
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.12
A$1.70
|
$0.94
SBD7.82
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.96
A$1.46
|
$1.52
SBD12.69
|
|
pay 31.0% less for transportation
Australia
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.65
A$7.07
|
$5.23
SBD43.57
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$83.03
A$126.21
|
$29.97
SBD249.89
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,742.09
A$42,170.06
|
?? | |
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.38
A$27.94
|
$10.79
SBD89.96
|
|
pay 81.3% more for housing
Australia
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$55.59
A$84.51
|
$119.89
SBD999.54
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,182.30
A$1,797.19
|
$539.52
SBD4,497.93
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$957.92
A$1,456.12
|
$629.44
SBD5,247.59
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$138.16
A$210.02
|
$550.10
SBD4,586.13
|
|
pay 87.3% less for childcare
Australia
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,485.91
A$2,258.70
|
$95.91
SBD799.63
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,667.78
A$22,296.13
|
$2,757.54
SBD22,989.44
|
|
pay 55.0% less for entertainment and sports
Australia
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.64
A$10.10
|
$2.28
SBD18.99
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.55
A$5.39
|
$3.80
SBD31.65
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.07
A$42.68
|
$3.84
SBD31.99
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.89
A$80.39
|
?? | |
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.13
A$19.96
|
$3.30
SBD27.49
|
|
pay 12.2% less for clothing
Australia
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.78
A$109.10
|
$20.30
SBD169.26
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.24
A$76.37
|
$89.92
SBD749.66
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.30
A$152.46
|
$75.93
SBD633.04
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.73
A$169.84
|
$75.93
SBD633.04
|
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