Cost of living comparison
Zambia is 9.9% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 43.9% less in Zambia
- Groceries
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pay 42.0% less in Zambia
- Transportation
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pay 9.1% more in Zambia
- Housing
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pay 55.5% less in Zambia
- Childcare
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pay 2.1 times more in Zambia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 33.0% less in Zambia
- Clothing
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pay 15.1% less in Zambia
The cost of childcare and transportation in Zambia are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, groceries, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Zambia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Zambia.
If you lived in Zambia instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 43.9% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Zambia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.17
|
$7.21
ZMW205.21
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD125.41
|
$3.82
ZMW108.75
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.71
|
$0.71
ZMW20.31
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.03
|
$0.33
ZMW9.42
|
|
pay 42.0% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Zambia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.37
|
$0.74
ZMW21.05
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.06
|
$3.64
ZMW103.46
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD75.96
|
$4.85
ZMW138.08
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.49
|
$1.92
ZMW54.77
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD40.96
|
$1.80
ZMW51.13
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.72
|
$1.20
ZMW34.18
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.24
|
$0.60
ZMW17.18
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.17
|
$1.27
ZMW36.01
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.05
|
$0.56
ZMW16.03
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.85
|
$0.96
ZMW27.20
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.74
|
$0.67
ZMW19.17
|
|
pay 9.1% more for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Zambia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD43.73
|
$4.77
ZMW135.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD250.83
|
$37.04
ZMW1,053.98
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$8,004.53
ZMW227,796.39
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD90.30
|
$12.13
ZMW345.19
|
|
pay 55.5% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Zambia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,003.31
|
$125.92
ZMW3,583.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,514.88
|
$214.42
ZMW6,102.13
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,267.36
|
$114.96
ZMW3,271.55
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,603.41
|
$83.50
ZMW2,376.33
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Zambia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD802.65
|
$176.79
ZMW5,031.15
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,076.07
|
$6,570.42
ZMW186,984.03
|
|
pay 33.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Zambia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.06
|
$0.97
ZMW27.52
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD31.77
|
$2.07
ZMW59.01
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.11
|
$2.49
ZMW70.84
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$41.21
ZMW1,172.83
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.59
|
$3.50
ZMW99.59
|
|
pay 15.1% less for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Zambia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD169.89
|
$18.43
ZMW524.63
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD752.48
|
$18.78
ZMW534.56
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD635.43
|
$90.18
ZMW2,566.28
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD635.43
|
$82.76
ZMW2,355.26
|
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