Cost of living comparison
Solomon Islands is 18.9% cheaper than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 15.6% less in Solomon Islands
- Groceries
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pay 28.8% more in Solomon Islands
- Transportation
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pay 43.7% less in Solomon Islands
- Housing
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pay 73.3% less in Solomon Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 9.5% more in Solomon Islands
The cost of groceries and entertainment and sports in Solomon Islands are more expensive than in Central African Republic. Expenses including housing, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Solomon Islands.
If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 15.6% less for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.17
FCFA4,650
|
$5.99
SBD50.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.25
FCFA6,975
|
$14.99
SBD125.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
FCFA1,162
|
$1.40
SBD11.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
FCFA930
|
$1.20
SBD10.00
|
|
pay 28.8% more for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.86
FCFA1,627
|
$1.36
SBD11.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.06
FCFA1,744
|
$2.28
SBD19.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$17.01
FCFA9,681
|
$9.08
SBD75.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.59
FCFA2,046
|
$4.72
SBD39.36
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.08
FCFA2,320
|
$4.89
SBD40.82
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA422
|
$3.67
SBD30.62
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA422
|
$1.22
SBD10.21
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.96
FCFA1,687
|
$4.44
SBD37.04
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,266
|
$1.56
SBD13.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.85
FCFA1,055
|
$0.94
SBD7.82
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.59
FCFA1,476
|
$1.52
SBD12.70
|
|
pay 43.7% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.28
FCFA5,281
|
$5.23
SBD43.59
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$29.97
SBD249.99
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$10.79
SBD90.00
|
|
pay 73.3% less for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$119.89
SBD999.96
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,984.60
FCFA1,129,604
|
$539.52
SBD4,499.82
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,402.03
FCFA1,367,200
|
$629.44
SBD5,249.80
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$550.10
SBD4,588.06
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$95.91
SBD799.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$2,757.54
SBD22,999.10
|
pay 9.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.86
FCFA1,627
|
$2.28
SBD19.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.45
FCFA1,395
|
$3.80
SBD31.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.08
FCFA2,325
|
$3.84
SBD32.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? | ?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.30
SBD27.50
|
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$20.30
SBD169.33
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$89.92
SBD749.97
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$75.93
SBD633.31
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$75.93
SBD633.31
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