Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Solomon Islands

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Cost of Living in Solomon Islands is 48.2% higher than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Solomon Islands is 10.9% higher than in United States
Rent Prices in Solomon Islands are 64.3% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Solomon Islands are 42.4% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Solomon Islands are 18.0% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Solomon Islands is 92.6% lower than in United States

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Restaurants	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $ (167.09 SI$)	4.49 $ (37.50 SI$)	-77.6 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	75.00 $ (626.58 SI$)	53.86 $ (450.00 SI$)	-28.2 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	11.00 $ (91.90 SI$)	13.17 $ (110.00 SI$)	+19.7 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	6.00 $ (50.13 SI$)	2.69 $ (22.50 SI$)	-55.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.00 $ (58.48 SI$)	3.59 $ (30.00 SI$)	-48.7 %
Cappuccino (regular)	5.22 $ (43.64 SI$)	2.85 $ (23.83 SI$)	-45.4 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.56 $ (21.38 SI$)	1.50 $ (12.50 SI$)	-41.5 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.08 $ (17.41 SI$)	1.20 $ (10.00 SI$)	-42.6 %
Markets	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.00 $ (33.42 SI$)	9.77 $ (81.66 SI$)	+144.4 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.29 $ (27.46 SI$)	1.30 $ (10.83 SI$)	-60.6 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.09 $ (17.46 SI$)	0.69 $ (5.73 SI$)	-67.2 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	4.21 $ (35.18 SI$)	5.64 $ (47.10 SI$)	+33.9 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.86 $ (48.99 SI$)	2.32 $ (19.35 SI$)	-60.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.52 $ (46.09 SI$)	3.53 $ (29.48 SI$)	-36.0 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	7.38 $ (61.67 SI$)	5.96 $ (49.78 SI$)	-19.3 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.40 $ (20.03 SI$)	3.15 $ (26.31 SI$)	+31.4 %
Banana (1 lb)	0.76 $ (6.35 SI$)	1.63 $ (13.61 SI$)	+114.4 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.04 $ (17.06 SI$)	2.94 $ (24.58 SI$)	+44.1 %
Tomato (1 lb)	2.23 $ (18.61 SI$)	1.21 $ (10.07 SI$)	-45.9 %
Potato (1 lb)	1.33 $ (11.10 SI$)	0.94 $ (7.86 SI$)	-29.2 %
Onion (1 lb)	1.40 $ (11.67 SI$)	1.41 $ (11.79 SI$)	+1.1 %
Lettuce (1 head)	2.20 $ (18.42 SI$)	1.50 $ (12.50 SI$)	-32.1 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.23 $ (18.60 SI$)	1.11 $ (9.25 SI$)	-50.3 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $ (125.32 SI$)	10.47 $ (87.50 SI$)	-30.2 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1.95 $ (16.27 SI$)	1.84 $ (15.39 SI$)	-5.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.60 $ (30.04 SI$)	2.99 $ (25.00 SI$)	-16.8 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	10.00 $ (83.54 SI$)	4.19 $ (35.00 SI$)	-58.1 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $ (20.89 SI$)	0.36 $ (3.00 SI$)	-85.6 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	65.00 $ (543.03 SI$)	29.92 $ (250.00 SI$)	-54.0 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	3.75 $ (31.33 SI$)	1.20 $ (10.00 SI$)	-68.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	2.80 $ (23.39 SI$)	1.93 $ (16.09 SI$)	-31.2 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 $ (250.63 SI$)	11.97 $ (100.00 SI$)	-60.1 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	3.51 $ (29.30 SI$)	5.35 $ (44.71 SI$)	+52.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	30,000.00 $ (250,630.95 SI$)	20,049.40 $ (167,500.00 SI$)	-33.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	25,965.26 $ (216,923.26 SI$)	20,947.13 $ (175,000.00 SI$)	-19.3 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	208.30 $ (1,740.19 SI$)	718.19 $ (6,000.00 SI$)	+244.8 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	57.20 $ (477.83 SI$)	14.76 $ (123.33 SI$)	-74.2 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	71.47 $ (597.05 SI$)	119.70 $ (1,000.00 SI$)	+67.5 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	46.46 $ (388.17 SI$)	17.95 $ (150.00 SI$)	-61.4 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	21.95 $ (183.37 SI$)	5.98 $ (50.00 SI$)	-72.7 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	14.25 $ (119.05 SI$)	4.19 $ (35.00 SI$)	-70.6 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,374.61 $ (11,483.99 SI$)	119.70 $ (1,000.00 SI$)	-91.3 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	22,693.97 $ (189,593.68 SI$)	2,234.36 $ (18,666.67 SI$)	-90.2 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	52.05 $ (434.86 SI$)	24.54 $ (205.00 SI$)	-52.9 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	42.55 $ (355.45 SI$)	89.77 $ (750.00 SI$)	+111.0 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	89.63 $ (748.78 SI$)	95.76 $ (800.00 SI$)	+6.8 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	113.20 $ (945.73 SI$)	88.58 $ (740.00 SI$)	-21.8 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,739.96 $ (14,536.28 SI$)	522.90 $ (4,368.52 SI$)	-69.9 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,437.33 $ (12,008.00 SI$)	471.31 $ (3,937.50 SI$)	-67.2 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	2,900.27 $ (24,229.91 SI$)	1,127.16 $ (9,416.67 SI$)	-61.1 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,403.66 $ (20,081.02 SI$)	909.70 $ (7,600.00 SI$)	-62.2 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	303.77 $ (2,537.82 SI$)	7,784.14 $ (65,031.59 SI$)	+2,462.5 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	253.07 $ (2,114.25 SI$)	5,560.10 $ (46,451.09 SI$)	+2,097.1 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Solomon Islands Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,332.47 $ (36,195.07 SI$)	357.60 $ (2,987.50 SI$)	-91.7 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	6.51	16.33	+150.8 %
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