Cost of living comparison
China is 39.8% more expensive than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 64.7% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 37.2% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 34.4% less in China
- Housing
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pay 72.3% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 5.7 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 1.8% less in China
- Clothing
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pay 16.9% more in China
The cost of childcare and clothing in China are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 64.7% less for restaurants
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Solomon Islands
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China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.55
|
$2.85
CN¥20.81
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.38
|
$5.07
CN¥36.93
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.80
|
$0.49
CN¥3.57
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.11
|
$0.30
CN¥2.19
|
|
pay 37.2% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.46
|
$1.59
CN¥11.60
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$5.85
CN¥42.65
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.54
|
$6.86
CN¥50.01
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.79
|
$1.60
CN¥11.64
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.27
|
$1.54
CN¥11.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.96
|
$0.76
CN¥5.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.32
|
$0.57
CN¥4.18
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.45
|
$0.65
CN¥4.77
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.15
|
$0.52
CN¥3.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.91
|
$0.32
CN¥2.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.84
|
$0.40
CN¥2.92
|
|
pay 34.4% less for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.07
|
$4.44
CN¥32.40
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD252.76
|
$22.47
CN¥163.80
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$19,071.53
CN¥139,027.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD90.99
|
$3.97
CN¥28.97
|
|
pay 72.3% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,011.03
|
$11.70
CN¥85.25
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,549.62
|
$328.33
CN¥2,393.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,307.88
|
$205.78
CN¥1,500.10
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,638.82
|
$40.46
CN¥294.93
|
|
pay 5.7 times more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD808.82
|
$459.70
CN¥3,351.11
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,253.59
|
$18,318.08
CN¥133,535.14
|
|
pay 1.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$1.09
CN¥7.95
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.02
|
$3.07
CN¥22.36
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.35
|
$3.23
CN¥23.57
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$41.41
CN¥301.86
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.80
|
$5.93
CN¥43.19
|
|
pay 16.9% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.20
|
$48.23
CN¥351.55
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD758.27
|
$31.67
CN¥230.88
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$72.53
CN¥528.70
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$75.53
CN¥550.63
|
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