Cost of living comparison
Bhutan is 32.7% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 69.0% less in Bhutan
- Groceries
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pay 61.2% less in Bhutan
- Transportation
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pay 24.0% less in Bhutan
- Housing
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pay 83.8% less in Bhutan
- Childcare
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pay 40.5% more in Bhutan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 32.4% more in Bhutan
- Clothing
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pay 63.8% less in Bhutan
The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in Bhutan are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, clothing, groceries, and transportation are lower in Bhutan.
If you lived in Bhutan instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 69.0% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Bhutan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD49.85
|
$2.95
BTN253.16
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD124.63
|
$2.95
BTN253.16
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.63
|
$0.55
BTN47.59
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD9.97
|
$0.19
BTN16.03
|
|
pay 61.2% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Bhutan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.30
|
$0.94
BTN81.01
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD18.94
|
$1.68
BTN144.30
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD75.49
|
$3.17
BTN272.16
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.24
|
$2.20
BTN189.36
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD40.70
|
$1.74
BTN149.28
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.53
|
$1.07
BTN91.87
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.18
|
$0.65
BTN56.27
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD36.93
|
$0.82
BTN70.74
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD12.96
|
$0.37
BTN31.69
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.80
|
$0.23
BTN19.75
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.66
|
$0.26
BTN22.05
|
|
pay 24.0% less for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Bhutan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD43.46
|
$3.93
BTN337.29
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD249.27
|
$3.97
BTN340.78
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$21,215.98
BTN1,822,757.32
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD89.74
|
$15.09
BTN1,296.18
|
|
pay 83.8% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Bhutan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD997.07
|
$31.25
BTN2,684.44
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,486.82
|
$124.45
BTN10,692.15
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,234.63
|
$79.38
BTN6,820.07
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,574.80
|
$16.69
BTN1,433.67
|
|
pay 40.5% more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Bhutan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD797.66
|
$246.05
BTN21,138.92
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD22,932.65
|
$677.73
BTN58,226.97
|
|
pay 32.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Bhutan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD18.94
|
$6.43
BTN552.56
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD31.57
|
$1.53
BTN131.64
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD31.91
|
$3.83
BTN329.11
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$49.11
BTN4,219.35
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.42
|
$3.54
BTN303.79
|
|
pay 63.8% less for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Bhutan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD168.84
|
$9.43
BTN810.11
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD747.80
|
$11.79
BTN1,012.64
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD631.48
|
$32.41
BTN2,784.77
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD631.48
|
$32.41
BTN2,784.77
|
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