Cost of living comparison
compared to
Solomon Islands vs. New Caledonia Cost of Living Summary
Solomon Islands is 36.1% cheaper than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 35.6% less in Solomon Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 18.6% less in Solomon Islands
- Transportation
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pay 39.8% less in Solomon Islands
- Housing
-
pay 30.2% more in Solomon Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 87.8% less in Solomon Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 69.1% less in Solomon Islands
- Clothing
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pay 32.3% less in Solomon Islands
Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, transportation, restaurants, clothing, and groceries are lower in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands vs. New Caledonia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 35.6% less for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.58
CFPF2,006
|
$6.08
SBD50.04
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
$12.16
SBD100.08
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.57
CFPF263
|
$1.37
SBD11.26
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.17
CFPF120
|
$1.06
SBD8.76
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 18.6% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.90
CFPF297
|
$1.49
SBD12.22
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$15.50
CFPF1,588
|
$1.99
SBD16.35
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.63
CFPF475
|
$9.73
SBD80.10
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.47
CFPF663
|
$5.49
SBD45.19
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.32
CFPF1,160
|
$3.92
SBD32.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.92
CFPF197
|
$3.20
SBD26.33
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.39
CFPF347
|
$1.17
SBD9.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.00
CFPF307
|
$3.54
SBD29.14
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.77
CFPF387
|
$1.50
SBD12.35
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.83
CFPF187
|
$0.91
SBD7.49
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.63
CFPF167
|
$1.52
SBD12.48
|
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New Caledonia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 39.8% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.29
CFPF645
|
$4.90
SBD40.31
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$87.11
CFPF8,927
|
$24.32
SBD200.16
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,076.13
CFPF3,184,789
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.59
CFPF1,496
|
$10.94
SBD90.07
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 30.2% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.39
CFPF5,266
|
$88.16
SBD725.60
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$856.43
CFPF87,770
|
$547.19
SBD4,503.70
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$783.02
CFPF80,247
|
$638.39
SBD5,254.32
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$159.67
CFPF16,364
|
$325.45
SBD2,678.67
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of housing
pay 87.8% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$796.07
CFPF81,584
|
$97.28
SBD800.66
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$2,796.75
SBD23,018.93
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 69.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.52
CFPF1,078
|
$1.82
SBD15.01
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.91
CFPF504
|
$3.13
SBD25.77
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$20.36
CFPF2,086
|
$4.01
SBD33.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.17
CFPF6,269
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
$3.34
SBD27.52
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 32.3% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Solomon Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$115.01
CFPF11,786
|
$20.59
SBD169.47
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$61.99
CFPF6,353
|
$91.20
SBD750.62
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$103.99
CFPF10,658
|
$77.01
SBD633.85
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$244.69
CFPF25,077
|
$77.01
SBD633.85
|
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New Caledonia vs. Solomon Islands - Cost of clothing
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