Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 22.7% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 58.3% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 34.1% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 52.0% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 72.7% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 82.0% more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.3% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 8.7% less in Philippines
Expenses including housing, restaurants, transportation, groceries, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Philippines. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 58.3% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.55
|
$3.60
₱207.69
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.38
|
$3.18
₱183.43
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.80
|
$0.73
₱42.15
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.11
|
$0.40
₱23.07
|
|
pay 34.1% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.46
|
$1.17
₱67.42
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$3.38
₱194.96
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.54
|
$6.61
₱382.04
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.79
|
$1.92
₱110.98
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.27
|
$1.82
₱105.24
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.96
|
$1.33
₱76.98
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.32
|
$0.64
₱36.93
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.45
|
$1.14
₱65.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.15
|
$0.67
₱38.92
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.91
|
$0.97
₱56.20
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.84
|
$1.21
₱69.75
|
|
pay 52.0% less for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.07
|
$4.22
₱243.93
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD252.76
|
$11.49
₱663.70
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,375.77
₱1,523,332.37
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD90.99
|
$2.70
₱155.88
|
|
pay 72.7% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,011.03
|
$29.28
₱1,691.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,549.62
|
$242.58
₱14,010.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,307.88
|
$157.31
₱9,085.61
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,638.82
|
$81.80
₱4,724.65
|
|
pay 82.0% more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD808.82
|
$165.07
₱9,533.86
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,253.59
|
$5,295.45
₱305,838.47
|
|
pay 15.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$1.23
₱71.07
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.02
|
$2.19
₱126.33
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.35
|
$2.57
₱148.16
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$29.66
₱1,712.81
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.80
|
$5.28
₱304.95
|
|
pay 8.7% less for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.20
|
$35.44
₱2,046.73
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD758.27
|
$22.98
₱1,327.28
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$64.92
₱3,749.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$60.53
₱3,495.91
|
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