Cost of Living in Solomon Islands
Summary of cost of living in Solomon Islands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,510.3$ (28,892.1SI$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,110.3$ (9,138.4SI$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Solomon Islands is, on average, 44.5% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Solomon Islands is, on average, 64.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 37.50 SI$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 450.00 SI$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 100.00 SI$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 20.00 SI$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 30.00 SI$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 23.00 SI$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.67 SI$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 9.17 SI$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 21.25 SI$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 10.83 SI$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 5.44 SI$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 46.13 SI$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 22.38 SI$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 30.62 SI$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 53.43 SI$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 29.03 SI$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 9.98 SI$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 28.05 SI$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 12.17 SI$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 8.04 SI$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 12.16 SI$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 12.14 SI$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 8.78 SI$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 75.00 SI$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 15.34 SI$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 25.00 SI$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 34.00 SI$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 SI$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 SI$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 10.00 SI$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 16.09 SI$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 SI$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 11.11 SI$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 167,500.00 SI$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 175,000.00 SI$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 4,333.33 SI$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 192.50 SI$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 816.67 SI$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 150.00 SI$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 50.00 SI$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 SI$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,000.00 SI$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 18,666.67 SI$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 205.00 SI$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 750.00 SI$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 800.00 SI$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 740.00 SI$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,353.67 SI$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,937.50 SI$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 8,625.00 SI$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,600.00 SI$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 65,031.59 SI$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 46,451.09 SI$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,987.50 SI$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.78 |
Prices in Solomon Islands
This country had 268 entries in the past 12 months by 16 different contributors.
Last update: 29 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 29 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in den Salomonen
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida nas Ilhas Salomão
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 ItalianoCosto della vita nelle Isole Salomone
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 FrançaisCoût de la vie aux Îles Salomon
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 EspañolCoste de vida en Islas Salomón
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