Cost of living comparison
compared to
Solomon Islands vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Solomon Islands is 35.4% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 45.7% less in Solomon Islands
- Groceries
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pay 2.5% less in Solomon Islands
- Transportation
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pay 55.6% less in Solomon Islands
- Housing
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pay 26.0% more in Solomon Islands
- Childcare
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pay 75.8% less in Solomon Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 57.6% less in Solomon Islands
- Clothing
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pay 36.5% less in Solomon Islands
Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, transportation, restaurants, clothing, and groceries are lower in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 45.7% less for restaurants
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French Polynesia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
$6.08
SBD50.04
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
$12.16
SBD100.08
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF288
|
$1.37
SBD11.26
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF272
|
$1.06
SBD8.76
|
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French Polynesia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.5% less for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
$1.49
SBD12.22
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
$1.99
SBD16.35
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF648
|
$9.73
SBD80.10
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
$5.49
SBD45.19
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF788
|
$3.92
SBD32.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF244
|
$3.20
SBD26.33
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.17
SBD9.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF274
|
$3.54
SBD29.14
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF370
|
$1.50
SBD12.35
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF140
|
$0.91
SBD7.49
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.52
SBD12.48
|
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French Polynesia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 55.6% less for transportation
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French Polynesia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF604
|
$4.90
SBD40.31
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$24.32
SBD200.16
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
$10.94
SBD90.07
|
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French Polynesia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 26.0% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
$88.16
SBD725.60
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
$547.19
SBD4,503.70
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
$638.39
SBD5,254.32
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
$325.45
SBD2,678.67
|
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French Polynesia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of housing
pay 75.8% less for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
$97.28
SBD800.66
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
$2,796.75
SBD23,018.93
|
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French Polynesia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 57.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF466
|
$1.82
SBD15.01
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF450
|
$3.13
SBD25.77
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
$4.01
SBD33.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
$3.34
SBD27.52
|
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French Polynesia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 36.5% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
$20.59
SBD169.47
|
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|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
$91.20
SBD750.62
|
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|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
$77.01
SBD633.85
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
$77.01
SBD633.85
|
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French Polynesia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of clothing
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