Cost of living comparison
Malaysia is 10.8% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 60.4% less in Malaysia
- Groceries
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pay 29.2% less in Malaysia
- Transportation
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pay 49.8% less in Malaysia
- Housing
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pay 69.7% less in Malaysia
- Childcare
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pay 2.1 times more in Malaysia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 13.7% more in Malaysia
- Clothing
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pay 14.4% more in Malaysia
The cost of childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports in Malaysia are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, transportation, and groceries are lower in Malaysia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Malaysia.
If you lived in Malaysia instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 60.4% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Malaysia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.55
|
$2.98
MYR13.21
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.38
|
$4.23
MYR18.75
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.80
|
$0.68
MYR3.01
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.11
|
$0.38
MYR1.69
|
|
pay 29.2% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.46
|
$0.91
MYR4.05
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$7.65
MYR33.93
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.54
|
$6.39
MYR28.33
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.79
|
$1.97
MYR8.74
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.27
|
$1.83
MYR8.12
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.96
|
$1.17
MYR5.20
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.32
|
$0.57
MYR2.53
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.45
|
$1.21
MYR5.38
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.15
|
$0.63
MYR2.80
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.91
|
$0.43
MYR1.91
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.84
|
$0.51
MYR2.26
|
|
pay 49.8% less for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.07
|
$1.77
MYR7.85
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD252.76
|
$15.69
MYR69.57
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$34,330.57
MYR152,238.93
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD90.99
|
$6.94
MYR30.76
|
|
pay 69.7% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,011.03
|
$26.31
MYR116.69
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,549.62
|
$322.80
MYR1,431.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,307.88
|
$212.35
MYR941.67
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,638.82
|
$33.00
MYR146.34
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD808.82
|
$163.68
MYR725.83
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,253.59
|
$6,626.64
MYR29,385.84
|
|
pay 13.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Malaysia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$3.66
MYR16.22
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.02
|
$2.54
MYR11.26
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.35
|
$4.07
MYR18.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$36.32
MYR161.07
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.80
|
$4.00
MYR17.73
|
|
pay 14.4% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.20
|
$53.15
MYR235.69
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD758.27
|
$30.13
MYR133.60
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$65.18
MYR289.03
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$57.93
MYR256.91
|
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