Cost of living comparison
Thimphu is 32.7% cheaper than Honiara.
- Restaurants
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pay 69.0% less in Thimphu
- Groceries
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pay 61.2% less in Thimphu
- Transportation
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pay 24.0% less in Thimphu
- Housing
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pay 83.8% less in Thimphu
- Childcare
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pay 40.5% more in Thimphu
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 32.4% more in Thimphu
- Clothing
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pay 63.8% less in Thimphu
The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in Thimphu are more expensive than in Honiara. Expenses including housing, restaurants, clothing, groceries, and transportation are lower in Thimphu.
If you lived in Thimphu instead of Honiara, you would:
pay 69.0% less for restaurants
|
Honiara
|
Thimphu
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD49.94
|
$2.95
BTN251.53
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD124.84
|
$2.95
BTN251.53
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.65
|
$0.55
BTN47.29
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD9.99
|
$0.19
BTN15.93
|
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pay 61.2% less for groceries
|
Honiara
|
Thimphu
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.32
|
$0.94
BTN80.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD18.98
|
$1.68
BTN143.37
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD75.61
|
$3.17
BTN270.41
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.31
|
$2.20
BTN188.14
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD40.77
|
$1.74
BTN148.32
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.58
|
$1.07
BTN91.27
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.19
|
$0.65
BTN55.90
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.00
|
$0.82
BTN70.28
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD12.99
|
$0.37
BTN31.49
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.81
|
$0.23
BTN19.62
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.68
|
$0.26
BTN21.91
|
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pay 24.0% less for transportation
|
Honiara
|
Thimphu
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD43.53
|
$3.93
BTN335.12
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD249.68
|
$3.97
BTN338.58
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$21,215.98
BTN1,810,999.60
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD89.88
|
$15.09
BTN1,287.82
|
|
pay 83.8% less for housing
|
Honiara
|
Thimphu
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD998.72
|
$31.25
BTN2,667.13
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,494.22
|
$124.45
BTN10,623.18
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,243.25
|
$79.38
BTN6,776.08
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,582.34
|
$16.69
BTN1,424.42
|
|
pay 40.5% more for childcare
|
Honiara
|
Thimphu
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD798.97
|
$246.05
BTN21,002.56
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD22,970.45
|
$677.73
BTN57,851.38
|
|
pay 32.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Honiara
|
Thimphu
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD18.98
|
$6.43
BTN548.99
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD31.63
|
$1.53
BTN130.79
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD31.96
|
$3.83
BTN326.99
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$49.11
BTN4,192.13
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.46
|
$3.54
BTN301.83
|
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pay 63.8% less for clothing
|
Honiara
|
Thimphu
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD169.12
|
$9.43
BTN804.89
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|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD749.04
|
$11.79
BTN1,006.11
|
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|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD632.52
|
$32.41
BTN2,766.80
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD632.52
|
$32.41
BTN2,766.80
|
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