Cost of living comparison
Kenya is 21.6% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 57.8% less in Kenya
- Groceries
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pay 56.9% less in Kenya
- Transportation
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pay 5.0% more in Kenya
- Housing
-
pay 78.8% less in Kenya
- Childcare
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pay 90.7% more in Kenya
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.2% more in Kenya
- Clothing
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pay 56.4% less in Kenya
The cost of childcare, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Kenya are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, groceries, and clothing are lower in Kenya. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Kenya.
If you lived in Kenya instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 57.8% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kenya
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.55
|
$3.25
KES418.88
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.38
|
$5.64
KES727.71
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.80
|
$0.55
KES70.92
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.11
|
$0.45
KES58.67
|
|
pay 56.9% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.46
|
$0.50
KES64.70
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$3.85
KES497.08
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.54
|
$2.73
KES352.00
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.79
|
$1.59
KES204.90
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.27
|
$2.20
KES283.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.96
|
$1.10
KES142.24
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.32
|
$0.44
KES56.71
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.45
|
$0.66
KES84.79
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.15
|
$0.33
KES41.94
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.91
|
$0.30
KES38.84
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.84
|
$0.40
KES50.99
|
|
pay 5.0% more for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.07
|
$5.65
KES729.19
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD252.76
|
$32.71
KES4,218.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$16,627.25
KES2,144,429.60
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD90.99
|
$10.53
KES1,358.39
|
|
pay 78.8% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,011.03
|
$38.26
KES4,933.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,549.62
|
$175.35
KES22,615.18
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,307.88
|
$99.93
KES12,887.57
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,638.82
|
$24.70
KES3,185.93
|
|
pay 90.7% more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD808.82
|
$135.79
KES17,513.55
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,253.59
|
$6,611.54
KES852,695.44
|
|
pay 3.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$1.99
KES257.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.02
|
$2.16
KES278.84
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.35
|
$2.93
KES377.70
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$28.98
KES3,737.86
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.80
|
$6.33
KES816.45
|
|
pay 56.4% less for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kenya
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.20
|
$12.19
KES1,571.98
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD758.27
|
$19.75
KES2,547.17
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$35.28
KES4,550.50
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$34.91
KES4,502.31
|
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