Cost of living comparison
Solomon Islands is 21.8% cheaper than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 24.6% less in Solomon Islands
- Groceries
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pay 2.3% less in Solomon Islands
- Transportation
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pay 25.7% less in Solomon Islands
- Housing
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pay 84.1% more in Solomon Islands
- Childcare
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pay 86.9% less in Solomon Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 65.5% less in Solomon Islands
- Clothing
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pay 31.4% less in Solomon Islands
Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, transportation, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Solomon Islands. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Solomon Islands.
If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 24.6% less for restaurants
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New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,646
|
$5.99
SBD49.94
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,411
|
$14.99
SBD124.84
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF267
|
$1.40
SBD11.65
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF129
|
$1.20
SBD9.99
|
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pay 2.3% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF268
|
$1.36
SBD11.32
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF857
|
$2.28
SBD18.98
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF434
|
$9.08
SBD75.61
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF568
|
$4.72
SBD39.31
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF811
|
$4.89
SBD40.77
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF188
|
$3.67
SBD30.58
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF313
|
$1.22
SBD10.19
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF299
|
$4.44
SBD37.00
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF316
|
$1.56
SBD12.99
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF166
|
$0.94
SBD7.81
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF142
|
$1.52
SBD12.68
|
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pay 25.7% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF605
|
$5.23
SBD43.53
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,067
|
$29.97
SBD249.68
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,315,919
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,403
|
$10.79
SBD89.88
|
|
pay 84.1% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF5,757
|
$119.89
SBD998.72
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF77,607
|
$539.52
SBD4,494.22
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF68,670
|
$629.44
SBD5,243.25
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF16,485
|
$550.10
SBD4,582.34
|
|
pay 86.9% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF76,509
|
$95.91
SBD798.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$2,757.54
SBD22,970.45
|
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pay 65.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,082
|
$2.28
SBD18.98
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF602
|
$3.80
SBD31.63
|
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|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,863
|
$3.84
SBD31.96
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,350
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,223
|
$3.30
SBD27.46
|
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pay 31.4% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,348
|
$20.30
SBD169.12
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,271
|
$89.92
SBD749.04
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF11,994
|
$75.93
SBD632.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF21,165
|
$75.93
SBD632.52
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