Cost of living comparison
Serbia is 7.4% more expensive than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.8% less in Serbia
- Groceries
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pay 44.7% less in Serbia
- Transportation
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pay 12.2% less in Serbia
- Housing
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pay 64.0% less in Serbia
- Childcare
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pay 2.2 times more in Serbia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.6% less in Serbia
- Clothing
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pay 63.2% more in Serbia
The cost of childcare and clothing in Serbia are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, groceries, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Serbia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Serbia.
If you lived in Serbia instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 4.8% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Serbia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.64
|
$7.13
RSD808
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.59
|
$7.64
RSD866
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.82
|
$1.60
RSD182
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.13
|
$1.16
RSD131
|
|
pay 44.7% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Serbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.48
|
$0.70
RSD79
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.24
|
$3.97
RSD450
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.67
|
$4.84
RSD549
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.86
|
$2.39
RSD270
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.34
|
$2.93
RSD332
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD31.01
|
$0.48
RSD54
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.34
|
$0.75
RSD86
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.51
|
$0.64
RSD73
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.17
|
$0.81
RSD92
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.92
|
$0.46
RSD52
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.86
|
$0.43
RSD49
|
|
pay 12.2% less for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Serbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.14
|
$6.22
RSD706
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD253.18
|
$23.52
RSD2,666
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$28,112.26
RSD3,186,918
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD91.14
|
$7.11
RSD806
|
|
pay 64.0% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Serbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,012.72
|
$23.16
RSD2,626
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,557.22
|
$353.21
RSD40,042
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,316.76
|
$242.83
RSD27,528
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,646.58
|
$113.86
RSD12,908
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Serbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD810.17
|
$238.41
RSD27,027
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,292.47
|
$5,379.39
RSD609,830
|
|
pay 7.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Serbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.24
|
$2.03
RSD230
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.07
|
$1.68
RSD190
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.41
|
$3.80
RSD431
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$25.78
RSD2,922
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.85
|
$4.53
RSD513
|
|
pay 63.2% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Serbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.49
|
$73.17
RSD8,294
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD759.54
|
$35.45
RSD4,019
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD641.39
|
$92.31
RSD10,464
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD641.39
|
$99.77
RSD11,310
|
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