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Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Solomon Islands Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Solomon Islands

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 43.8% more expensive than Solomon Islands without rent, and 39.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 44.3% more expensive than Solomon Islands without rent, and 51.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Solomon Islands
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$4.58 SBD 36.82
341.48%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$53.6 SBD 430
41.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$11.91 SBD 95.6
-3.69%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$3.01 SBD 24.13
70.43%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$1.48 SBD 11.91
76.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$1.24 SBD 9.92
72.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$2.37 SBD 19.07
160.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$3.37 SBD 27.03
109.79%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Solomon Islands
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.63 SBD 21.14
-58.94%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$1.39 SBD 11.18
169.06%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.43 SBD 11.47
219.58%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$5.49 SBD 44.08
-23.50%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$5.93 SBD 47.62
119.56%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$8.21 SBD 65.9
48.36%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$14.14 SBD 114
14.14%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$8.73 SBD 70.1
-39.18%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$2.73 SBD 21.96
-37.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$7.51 SBD 60.3
-38.88%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$3.25 SBD 26.09
52.62%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$2.32 SBD 18.60
29.31%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$3.27 SBD 26.25
-7.03%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$1.44 SBD 11.53
51.39%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$1.09 SBD 8.72
100.92%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$4.14 SBD 33.23
145.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$12.18 SBD 97.8
24.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$1.79 SBD 14.39
11.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$3.04 SBD 24.44
22.04%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Solomon Islands
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.34 SBD 2.75
629.41%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$29.42 SBD 236
117.06%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$1.16 SBD 9.35
218.10%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$1.17 SBD 9.40
50.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$12.20 SBD 97.9
146.39%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.39 SBD 11.18
-30.94%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$20.0K SBD 160.5K
51.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$21.1K SBD 169.5K
24.57%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Solomon Islands
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$712 SBD 5,718
-70.89%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$22.72 SBD 182
151.01%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$97.4 SBD 782
-26.56%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Solomon Islands
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$17.83 SBD 143
157.49%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$5.85 SBD 46.97
280.34%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$4.26 SBD 34.22
231.69%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Solomon Islands
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$121 SBD 971
1045.41%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$2,254 SBD 18.1K
885.67%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Solomon Islands
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$24.60 SBD 198
111.79%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$88.5 SBD 711
-51.94%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$94.2 SBD 757
-4.54%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$86.9 SBD 698
31.72%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Solomon Islands
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$524 SBD 4,209
232.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$464 SBD 3,729
206.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$1,139 SBD 9,146
147.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$923 SBD 7,413
156.72%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$85.4K SBD 686.0K
-96.09%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$60.6K SBD 486.6K
-95.68%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Solomon Islands
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$424 SBD 3,407
896.94%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
16.33
-60.13%

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Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Solomon Islands: January 12, 2026

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