Cost of living comparison
Solomon Islands is 8.1% cheaper than Germany overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 27.6% less in Solomon Islands
- Groceries
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pay 70.9% more in Solomon Islands
- Transportation
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pay 40.9% less in Solomon Islands
- Housing
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pay 64.2% more in Solomon Islands
- Childcare
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pay 78.3% less in Solomon Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 42.5% less in Solomon Islands
- Clothing
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pay 2.6% less in Solomon Islands
The cost of groceries and housing in Solomon Islands are more expensive than in Germany. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, transportation, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Solomon Islands.
If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of Germany, you would:
pay 27.6% less for restaurants
Germany
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Solomon Islands
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.04
€12.08
|
$5.99
SBD49.75
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.20
€8.77
|
$14.99
SBD124.37
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
€2.41
|
$1.40
SBD11.61
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.41
€2.07
|
$1.20
SBD9.95
|
|
pay 70.9% more for groceries
Germany
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.03
€1.75
|
$1.36
SBD11.28
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.71
€5.77
|
$2.28
SBD18.90
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.38
€3.77
|
$9.08
SBD75.33
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.41
€2.93
|
$4.72
SBD39.16
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.24
€5.36
|
$4.89
SBD40.62
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$1.28
€1.10
|
$3.67
SBD30.46
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
€0.60
|
$1.22
SBD10.15
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.84
|
$4.44
SBD36.86
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.10
€1.81
|
$1.56
SBD12.94
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.66
€0.57
|
$0.94
SBD7.79
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.69
€0.59
|
$1.52
SBD12.64
|
|
pay 40.9% less for transportation
Germany
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.07
€6.08
|
$5.23
SBD43.37
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$52.96
€45.54
|
$29.97
SBD248.74
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,807.86
€24,773.32
|
?? | |
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.02
€19.79
|
$10.79
SBD89.55
|
|
pay 64.2% more for housing
Germany
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.22
€41.47
|
$119.89
SBD994.98
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$790.39
€679.70
|
$539.52
SBD4,477.39
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$625.27
€537.70
|
$629.44
SBD5,223.62
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$230.06
€197.84
|
$550.10
SBD4,565.18
|
|
pay 78.3% less for childcare
Germany
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$458.39
€394.19
|
$95.91
SBD795.98
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,308.95
€10,585.08
|
$2,757.54
SBD22,884.44
|
|
pay 42.5% less for entertainment and sports
Germany
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.42
€3.80
|
$2.28
SBD18.90
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.49
€3.00
|
$3.80
SBD31.51
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.74
€7.51
|
$3.84
SBD31.84
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.01
€30.96
|
?? | |
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.80
€11.01
|
$3.30
SBD27.36
|
|
pay 2.6% less for clothing
Germany
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$82.34
€70.81
|
$20.30
SBD168.48
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.78
€35.07
|
$89.92
SBD746.23
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.59
€78.76
|
$75.93
SBD630.15
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$123.43
€106.14
|
$75.93
SBD630.15
|
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