Cost of living comparison
Kyrgyzstan is 12.4% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 47.4% less in Kyrgyzstan
- Groceries
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pay 46.9% less in Kyrgyzstan
- Transportation
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pay 60.2% less in Kyrgyzstan
- Housing
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pay 60.4% less in Kyrgyzstan
- Childcare
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pay 2.3 times more in Kyrgyzstan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 30.6% less in Kyrgyzstan
- Clothing
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pay 26.8% more in Kyrgyzstan
The cost of childcare and clothing in Kyrgyzstan are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, transportation, restaurants, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Kyrgyzstan. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Kyrgyzstan.
If you lived in Kyrgyzstan instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 47.4% less for restaurants
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Solomon Islands
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.17
|
$5.80
KGS507.25
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD125.41
|
$5.68
KGS497.11
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.71
|
$0.68
KGS59.14
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.03
|
$0.33
KGS28.98
|
|
pay 46.9% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.37
|
$0.48
KGS41.78
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.06
|
$5.14
KGS449.42
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD75.96
|
$3.25
KGS283.83
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.49
|
$1.76
KGS153.67
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD40.96
|
$2.41
KGS211.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.72
|
$0.47
KGS41.22
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.24
|
$0.85
KGS74.39
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.17
|
$0.94
KGS82.52
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.05
|
$0.90
KGS78.92
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.85
|
$0.23
KGS19.88
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.74
|
$0.24
KGS21.00
|
|
pay 60.2% less for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD43.73
|
$2.90
KGS254.01
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD250.83
|
$7.54
KGS659.43
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$39,443.16
KGS3,449,303.94
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD90.30
|
$4.18
KGS365.22
|
|
pay 60.4% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,003.31
|
$12.05
KGS1,053.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,514.88
|
$474.69
KGS41,511.27
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,267.36
|
$353.07
KGS30,875.68
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,603.41
|
$23.19
KGS2,027.91
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD802.65
|
$230.15
KGS20,126.58
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,076.07
|
$6,168.50
KGS539,435.63
|
|
pay 30.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.06
|
$1.16
KGS101.45
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD31.77
|
$2.06
KGS179.79
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.11
|
$1.56
KGS136.45
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$43.01
KGS3,760.83
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.59
|
$4.35
KGS380.44
|
|
pay 26.8% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD169.89
|
$40.60
KGS3,550.75
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD752.48
|
$38.86
KGS3,398.58
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD635.43
|
$103.88
KGS9,084.40
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD635.43
|
$96.67
KGS8,454.18
|
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