Cost of living comparison

Gabon

compared to

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands vs. Gabon Cost of Living Summary

Solomon Islands is 2.6% cheaper than Gabon overall.

Restaurants: pay 40.8% less in Solomon Islands
Groceries: pay 3.2% more in Solomon Islands
Transportation: pay 15.9% less in Solomon Islands
Housing: pay 23.5% more in Solomon Islands
Childcare: pay 45.3% less in Solomon Islands
Entertainment and Sports: pay 3.0% less in Solomon Islands
Clothing: pay 7.4% more in Solomon Islands

The cost of housing, clothing, and groceries in Solomon Islands are more expensive than in Gabon. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in Solomon Islands.

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Solomon Islands vs. Gabon Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of Gabon, you would:

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pay 40.8% less for restaurants

	Gabon	Solomon Islands
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.07 FCFA9,966	$6.82 SBD55.00	-60.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.36 FCFA8,969	$12.40 SBD100.00	-19.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.71 FCFA997	$1.55 SBD12.50	-9.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.42 FCFA830	$1.08 SBD8.75	-23.7%
Average			-40.8%

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pay 3.2% more for groceries

	Gabon	Solomon Islands
Bread 1 loaf	$1.19 FCFA696	$1.50 SBD12.08	+25.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.12 FCFA2,990	$3.27 SBD26.33	-36.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.92 FCFA7,545	$9.62 SBD77.60	-25.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.32 FCFA2,525	$5.60 SBD45.20	+29.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.87 FCFA2,260	$3.87 SBD31.18	-0.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$2.85 SBD23.02	+110.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$1.20 SBD9.64	-31.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$3.88 SBD31.30	+122.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.55 FCFA904	$1.69 SBD13.61	+9.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$0.89 SBD7.17	-34.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.94 FCFA1,130	$1.55 SBD12.47	-20.1%
Average			+3.2%

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pay 15.9% less for transportation

	Gabon	Solomon Islands
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.01 FCFA2,344	$4.99 SBD40.27	+24.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.94 FCFA27,407	$24.80 SBD199.99	-47.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,019.42 FCFA17M	$18,598.79 SBD150K	-35.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.25 FCFA4,233	$11.16 SBD90.00	+53.9%
Average			-15.9%

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pay 23.5% more for housing

	Gabon	Solomon Islands
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$89.89 SBD724.96	+40.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,024.21 FCFA598K	$888.61 SBD7,166.32	-13.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$426.76 FCFA249K	$433.97 SBD3,499.83	+1.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$65.27 FCFA38,105	$331.86 SBD2,676.34	+408.5%
Average			+23.5%

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pay 45.3% less for childcare

	Gabon	Solomon Islands
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$170.70 FCFA99,660	$99.19 SBD799.96	-41.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,547.83 FCFA3M	$2,851.81 SBD22,998.88	-48.6%
Average			-45.3%

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pay 3.0% less for entertainment and sports

	Gabon	Solomon Islands
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.02 FCFA598	$2.48 SBD20.00	+142.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.97 FCFA3,488	$3.41 SBD27.50	-42.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.56 FCFA1,495	$4.15 SBD33.50	+62.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$37.20 SBD299.99	-41.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.48 FCFA2,614	$4.34 SBD35.00	-3.1%
Average			-3.0%

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pay 7.4% more for clothing

	Gabon	Solomon Islands
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$85.35 FCFA49,830	$27.28 SBD219.99	-68.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$42.68 FCFA24,915	$92.99 SBD749.96	+117.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$51.21 FCFA29,898	$97.13 SBD783.30	+89.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$102.42 FCFA59,796	$103.29 SBD832.96	+0.8%
Average			+7.4%

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