Cost of living in Honiara
compared to
Honiara Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.59
|
??
-
??
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.48
|
$14.39
-
$15.59
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.80
|
$1.20
-
$1.80
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.12
|
$1.20
-
$1.20
|
Honiara - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.47
|
$1.20
-
$1.56
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.22
|
??
-
??
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.60
|
$8.17
-
$11.35
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.83
|
$3.60
-
$6.47
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.31
|
$2.12
-
$6.53
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.98
|
$1.25
-
$5.44
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.33
|
$1.09
-
$1.36
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.48
|
$1.96
-
$5.44
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.16
|
$0.54
-
$2.72
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.92
|
$0.54
-
$1.31
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.85
|
$1.31
-
$1.63
|
Honiara - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.10
|
$4.54
-
$6.13
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD252.96
|
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD91.06
|
$10.79
-
$10.79
|
Honiara - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,011.83
|
??
-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,553.23
|
$419.63
-
$719.36
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,312.10
|
$359.68
-
$1,198.93
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,642.51
|
??
-
??
|
Honiara - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD809.46
|
$47.96
-
$119.89
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,272.08
|
$2,397.86
-
$3,117.22
|
Honiara - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.22
|
$1.56
-
$3.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.04
|
$1.80
-
$5.40
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.38
|
$3.84
-
$5.99
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.83
|
$2.40
-
$4.20
|
Honiara - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.34
|
$11.75
-
$35.97
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD758.87
|
??
-
??
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD640.83
|
$35.97
-
$119.89
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD640.83
|
$47.96
-
$119.89
|
Honiara - Cost of clothing
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