Cost of living comparison
Brazil is 3.2% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 38.6% less in Brazil
- Groceries
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pay 47.2% less in Brazil
- Transportation
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pay 9.9% less in Brazil
- Housing
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pay 72.8% less in Brazil
- Childcare
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pay 2.6 times more in Brazil
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.8% less in Brazil
- Clothing
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pay 5.8% more in Brazil
The cost of childcare and clothing in Brazil are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, groceries, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Brazil. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Brazil.
If you lived in Brazil instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 38.6% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Brazil
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.26
|
$5.09
R$31.56
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD125.64
|
$5.99
R$37.09
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.73
|
$0.99
R$6.11
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.05
|
$0.60
R$3.74
|
|
pay 47.2% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Brazil
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.39
|
$1.36
R$8.41
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.10
|
$3.98
R$24.63
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.10
|
$3.44
R$21.32
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.56
|
$1.87
R$11.58
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.03
|
$1.52
R$9.45
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.77
|
$0.81
R$5.03
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.26
|
$0.53
R$3.27
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.23
|
$0.45
R$2.81
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.07
|
$0.63
R$3.91
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.86
|
$0.49
R$3.03
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.77
|
$0.46
R$2.85
|
|
pay 9.9% less for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Brazil
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD43.81
|
$3.67
R$22.71
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD251.28
|
$39.48
R$244.59
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$19,264.28
R$119,356.65
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD90.46
|
$7.39
R$45.79
|
|
pay 72.8% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Brazil
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,005.13
|
$17.79
R$110.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,523.09
|
$286.10
R$1,772.62
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,276.94
|
$200.36
R$1,241.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,611.78
|
$49.32
R$305.56
|
|
pay 2.6 times more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Brazil
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD804.11
|
$259.04
R$1,604.93
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,118.04
|
$6,658.88
R$41,256.78
|
|
pay 15.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Brazil
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.10
|
$1.55
R$9.62
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD31.83
|
$1.55
R$9.62
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.16
|
$1.94
R$12.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$21.85
R$135.39
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.64
|
$5.84
R$36.17
|
|
pay 5.8% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Brazil
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD170.20
|
$43.13
R$267.21
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD753.85
|
$39.67
R$245.79
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD636.58
|
$69.89
R$433.02
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD636.58
|
$56.60
R$350.66
|
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