Cost of living comparison
Swaziland is 10.2% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 55.3% less in Swaziland
- Groceries
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pay 48.1% less in Swaziland
- Transportation
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pay 43.2% more in Swaziland
- Housing
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pay 67.4% less in Swaziland
- Childcare
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pay 58.1% more in Swaziland
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 23.6% less in Swaziland
- Clothing
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pay 21.6% more in Swaziland
The cost of childcare, transportation, and clothing in Swaziland are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Swaziland.
If you lived in Swaziland instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 55.3% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Swaziland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.55
|
$3.07
SZL56.18
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.38
|
$2.33
SZL42.66
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.80
|
$0.93
SZL16.99
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.11
|
$0.55
SZL10.06
|
|
pay 48.1% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.46
|
$0.76
SZL13.88
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$4.86
SZL88.95
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.54
|
$4.01
SZL73.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.79
|
$1.70
SZL31.21
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.27
|
$1.97
SZL36.04
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.96
|
$0.75
SZL13.77
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.32
|
$0.33
SZL6.14
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.45
|
$0.43
SZL7.87
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.15
|
$0.64
SZL11.64
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.91
|
$0.45
SZL8.29
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.84
|
$0.53
SZL9.71
|
|
pay 43.2% more for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.07
|
$4.74
SZL86.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD252.76
|
$29.82
SZL546.24
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$17,039.98
SZL312,135.87
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD90.99
|
$25.84
SZL473.33
|
|
pay 67.4% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,011.03
|
$57.61
SZL1,055.32
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,549.62
|
$227.20
SZL4,161.81
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,307.88
|
$184.60
SZL3,381.47
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,638.82
|
$59.36
SZL1,087.38
|
|
pay 58.1% more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD808.82
|
$128.26
SZL2,349.41
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,253.59
|
$5,035.74
SZL92,244.01
|
|
pay 23.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.21
|
$1.85
SZL33.81
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.02
|
$1.74
SZL31.91
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.35
|
$2.56
SZL46.82
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$28.40
SZL520.23
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.80
|
$3.69
SZL67.63
|
|
pay 21.6% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.20
|
$52.17
SZL955.57
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD758.27
|
$23.67
SZL433.52
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$73.84
SZL1,352.59
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD640.32
|
$80.58
SZL1,476.05
|
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