Cost of living comparison
Solomon Islands is 16.6% cheaper than New York.
- Restaurants
-
pay 25.3% less in Solomon Islands
- Groceries
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pay 14.2% more in Solomon Islands
- Transportation
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pay 22.4% less in Solomon Islands
- Housing
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pay 63.1% more in Solomon Islands
- Childcare
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pay 91.1% less in Solomon Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 58.6% less in Solomon Islands
- Clothing
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pay 3.9% more in Solomon Islands
The cost of housing, groceries, and clothing in Solomon Islands are more expensive than in New York. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Solomon Islands.
If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of New York, you would:
pay 25.3% less for restaurants
|
New York
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.04
|
$5.99
SBD49.98
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
|
$14.99
SBD124.94
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.37
|
$1.40
SBD11.66
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$1.20
SBD10.00
|
|
pay 14.2% more for groceries
|
New York
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.74
|
$1.36
SBD11.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.35
|
$2.28
SBD18.99
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.05
|
$9.08
SBD75.67
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.87
|
$4.72
SBD39.34
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.18
|
$4.89
SBD40.80
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.36
|
$3.67
SBD30.60
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.80
|
$1.22
SBD10.20
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.10
|
$4.44
SBD37.03
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.36
|
$1.56
SBD13.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.94
SBD7.82
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.49
|
$1.52
SBD12.69
|
|
pay 22.4% less for transportation
|
New York
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.60
|
$5.23
SBD43.57
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$97.65
|
$29.97
SBD249.89
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,535.81
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.98
|
$10.79
SBD89.96
|
|
pay 63.1% more for housing
|
New York
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.86
|
$119.89
SBD999.54
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,925.71
|
$539.52
SBD4,497.93
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,646.33
|
$629.44
SBD5,247.59
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$138.03
|
$550.10
SBD4,586.13
|
|
pay 91.1% less for childcare
|
New York
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,553.18
|
$95.91
SBD799.63
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,861.84
|
$2,757.54
SBD22,989.44
|
|
pay 58.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
New York
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.09
|
$2.28
SBD18.99
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.84
|
$3.80
SBD31.65
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.68
|
$3.84
SBD31.99
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$63.42
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.22
|
$3.30
SBD27.49
|
|
pay 3.9% more for clothing
|
New York
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.08
|
$20.30
SBD169.26
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.74
|
$89.92
SBD749.66
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$82.58
|
$75.93
SBD633.04
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.43
|
$75.93
SBD633.04
|
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