Cost of living comparison

Solomon Islands

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Cuba

Havana vs. Honiara Cost of Living Summary

Havana is 41.3% cheaper than Honiara.

Restaurants: pay 44.6% less in Havana
Groceries: pay 19.6% less in Havana
Transportation: pay 29.2% more in Havana
Housing: pay 67.2% less in Havana
Childcare: pay 66.5% more in Havana
Entertainment and Sports: pay 61.7% less in Havana
Clothing: pay 32.6% less in Havana

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

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Havana vs. Honiara Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Havana instead of Honiara, you would:

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pay 44.6% less for restaurants

	Honiara	Havana
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.82 SBD55.00	$3.71 CUC3.71	-45.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.40 SBD100.00	$5.00 CUC5.00	-59.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.55 SBD12.50	$1.70 CUC1.70	+9.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.08 SBD8.75	$1.00 CUC1.00	-7.8%
Average			-44.6%

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pay 19.6% less for groceries

	Honiara	Havana
Bread 1 loaf	$1.50 SBD12.08	$1.49 CUC1.49	-0.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.27 SBD26.33	$2.22 CUC2.22	-32.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.62 SBD77.60	$14.20 CUC14.20	+47.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 SBD45.20	$3.71 CUC3.71	-33.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.87 SBD31.18	$2.07 CUC2.07	-46.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.85 SBD23.02	$2.75 CUC2.75	-3.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.20 SBD9.64	$0.48 CUC0.48	-59.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.88 SBD31.30	$1.79 CUC1.79	-54.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.69 SBD13.61	$1.04 CUC1.04	-38.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.89 SBD7.17	$1.73 CUC1.73	+94.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.55 SBD12.47	$1.85 CUC1.85	+19.6%
Average			-19.6%

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pay 29.2% more for transportation

	Honiara	Havana
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.99 SBD40.27	$4.83 CUC4.83	-3.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$24.80 SBD199.99	$22.50 CUC22.50	-9.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,598.79 SBD150K	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	+222.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$11.16 SBD90.00	$6.20 CUC6.20	-44.4%
Average			+29.2%

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pay 67.2% less for housing

	Honiara	Havana
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$89.89 SBD724.96	$90.21 CUC90.21	+0.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$888.61 SBD7,166.32	$254.03 CUC254.03	-71.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$433.97 SBD3,499.83	$214.40 CUC214.40	-50.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$331.86 SBD2,676.34	$36.20 CUC36.20	-89.1%
Average			-67.2%

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pay 66.5% more for childcare

	Honiara	Havana
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$99.19 SBD799.96	$112.00 CUC112.00	+12.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,851.81 SBD22,998.88	$7,000.00 CUC7,000.00	+145.5%
Average			+66.5%

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pay 61.7% less for entertainment and sports

	Honiara	Havana
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.48 SBD20.00	$1.60 CUC1.60	-35.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.41 SBD27.50	$1.11 CUC1.11	-67.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.15 SBD33.50	$2.00 CUC2.00	-51.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$37.20 SBD299.99	$19.00 CUC19.00	-48.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.34 SBD35.00	$0.85 CUC0.85	-80.4%
Average			-61.7%

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pay 32.6% less for clothing

	Honiara	Havana
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$27.28 SBD219.99	$37.00 CUC37.00	+35.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$92.99 SBD749.96	$37.00 CUC37.00	-60.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$97.13 SBD783.30	$68.67 CUC68.67	-29.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$103.29 SBD832.96	$56.00 CUC56.00	-45.8%
Average			-32.6%

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