Cost of living comparison
Solomon Islands is 3.4% cheaper than Michigan.
- Restaurants
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pay 22.0% less in Solomon Islands
- Groceries
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pay 36.0% more in Solomon Islands
- Transportation
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pay 6.0% less in Solomon Islands
- Housing
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pay 84.1% more in Solomon Islands
- Childcare
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pay 88.0% less in Solomon Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 50.1% less in Solomon Islands
- Clothing
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pay 22.4% more in Solomon Islands
The cost of housing, groceries, and clothing in Solomon Islands are more expensive than in Michigan. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Solomon Islands. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Solomon Islands.
If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of Michigan, you would:
pay 22.0% less for restaurants
|
Michigan
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.68
|
$5.99
SBD49.98
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.87
|
$14.99
SBD124.94
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.44
|
$1.40
SBD11.66
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.85
|
$1.20
SBD10.00
|
|
pay 36.0% more for groceries
|
Michigan
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.01
|
$1.36
SBD11.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.12
|
$2.28
SBD18.99
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.27
|
$9.08
SBD75.67
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.81
|
$4.72
SBD39.34
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.74
|
$4.89
SBD40.80
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.25
|
$3.67
SBD30.60
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
|
$1.22
SBD10.20
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.83
|
$4.44
SBD37.03
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.98
|
$1.56
SBD13.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
|
$0.94
SBD7.82
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.35
|
$1.52
SBD12.69
|
|
pay 6.0% less for transportation
|
Michigan
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.37
|
$5.23
SBD43.57
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$48.27
|
$29.97
SBD249.89
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,758.20
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.62
|
$10.79
SBD89.96
|
|
pay 84.1% more for housing
|
Michigan
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.88
|
$119.89
SBD999.54
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,322.38
|
$539.52
SBD4,497.93
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,104.85
|
$629.44
SBD5,247.59
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$124.58
|
$550.10
SBD4,586.13
|
|
pay 88.0% less for childcare
|
Michigan
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,159.08
|
$95.91
SBD799.63
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,453.87
|
$2,757.54
SBD22,989.44
|
|
pay 50.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Michigan
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.24
|
$2.28
SBD18.99
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.78
|
$3.80
SBD31.65
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.42
|
$3.84
SBD31.99
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.69
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.67
|
$3.30
SBD27.49
|
|
pay 22.4% more for clothing
|
Michigan
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.13
|
$20.30
SBD169.26
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.59
|
$89.92
SBD749.66
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$77.38
|
$75.93
SBD633.04
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$95.04
|
$75.93
SBD633.04
|
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