Cost of living comparison
Solomon Islands is 16.1% cheaper than New Jersey.
- Restaurants
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pay 29.8% less in Solomon Islands
- Groceries
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pay 9.7% more in Solomon Islands
- Transportation
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pay 25.2% less in Solomon Islands
- Housing
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pay 88.5% more in Solomon Islands
- Childcare
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pay 92.2% less in Solomon Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 58.9% less in Solomon Islands
- Clothing
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pay 5.0% less in Solomon Islands
The cost of housing and groceries in Solomon Islands are more expensive than in New Jersey. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, transportation, and clothing are lower in Solomon Islands. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Solomon Islands.
If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of New Jersey, you would:
pay 29.8% less for restaurants
|
New Jersey
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.00
|
$5.99
SBD50.06
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.19
|
$14.99
SBD125.15
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
|
$1.40
SBD11.68
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.02
|
$1.20
SBD10.01
|
|
pay 9.7% more for groceries
|
New Jersey
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.89
|
$1.36
SBD11.35
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.30
|
$2.28
SBD19.02
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.36
|
$9.08
SBD75.80
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.63
|
$4.72
SBD39.41
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.77
|
$4.89
SBD40.87
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.60
|
$3.67
SBD30.65
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.90
|
$1.22
SBD10.22
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|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.10
|
$4.44
SBD37.09
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.65
|
$1.56
SBD13.02
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.28
|
$0.94
SBD7.83
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$1.52
SBD12.72
|
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pay 25.2% less for transportation
|
New Jersey
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.49
|
$5.23
SBD43.64
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$133.88
|
$29.97
SBD250.30
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,750.31
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.65
|
$10.79
SBD90.11
|
|
pay 88.5% more for housing
|
New Jersey
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$58.37
|
$119.89
SBD1,001.20
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,167.23
|
$539.52
SBD4,505.40
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,865.29
|
$629.44
SBD5,256.30
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$112.29
|
$550.10
SBD4,593.74
|
|
pay 92.2% less for childcare
|
New Jersey
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,618.98
|
$95.91
SBD800.96
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,166.67
|
$2,757.54
SBD23,027.59
|
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pay 58.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Jersey
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.72
|
$2.28
SBD19.02
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.97
|
$3.80
SBD31.70
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.57
|
$3.84
SBD32.04
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$54.75
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.73
|
$3.30
SBD27.53
|
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pay 5.0% less for clothing
|
New Jersey
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.04
|
$20.30
SBD169.54
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.58
|
$89.92
SBD750.90
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.11
|
$75.93
SBD634.09
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$124.03
|
$75.93
SBD634.09
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