Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

Solomon Islands is 23.7% more expensive than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 40.1% more in Solomon Islands
Groceries: pay 51.7% more in Solomon Islands
Transportation: pay 1.7% less in Solomon Islands
Housing: pay 68.7% more in Solomon Islands
Childcare: pay 60.8% less in Solomon Islands
Entertainment and Sports: pay 51.7% less in Solomon Islands
Clothing: pay 32.9% more in Solomon Islands

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

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Solomon Islands vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 40.1% more for restaurants

	Oman	Solomon Islands
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.360	$6.82 SBD55.00	+10.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.610	$12.40 SBD100.00	+31.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$1.55 SBD12.50	+79.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$1.08 SBD8.75	+298.9%
Average			+40.1%

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pay 51.7% more for groceries

	Oman	Solomon Islands
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.460	$1.50 SBD12.08	+23.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.840	$3.27 SBD26.33	-32.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.460	$9.62 SBD77.60	+6.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$5.60 SBD45.20	+82.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.240	$3.87 SBD31.18	+19.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.550	$2.85 SBD23.02	+97.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$1.20 SBD9.64	+23.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$3.88 SBD31.30	+214.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$1.69 SBD13.61	+115.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$0.89 SBD7.17	+36.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$1.55 SBD12.47	+124.6%
Average			+51.7%

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pay 1.7% less for transportation

	Oman	Solomon Islands
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.890	$4.99 SBD40.27	+113.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.380	$24.80 SBD199.99	-55.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	$18,598.79 SBD150K	-15.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.750	$11.16 SBD90.00	-25.8%
Average			-1.7%

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pay 68.7% more for housing

	Oman	Solomon Islands
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR29.850	$89.89 SBD724.96	+15.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR185.690	$888.61 SBD7,166.32	+83.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.190	$433.97 SBD3,499.83	+21.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR33.880	$331.86 SBD2,676.34	+274.6%
Average			+68.7%

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pay 60.8% less for childcare

	Oman	Solomon Islands
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.310	$99.19 SBD799.96	-63.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	$2,851.81 SBD22,998.88	-58.2%
Average			-60.8%

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pay 51.7% less for entertainment and sports

	Oman	Solomon Islands
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.350	$2.48 SBD20.00	-78.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.040	$3.41 SBD27.50	-36.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.360	$4.15 SBD33.50	-32.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.850	$37.20 SBD299.99	-34.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.480	$4.34 SBD35.00	-52.3%
Average			-51.7%

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pay 32.9% more for clothing

	Oman	Solomon Islands
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.370	$27.28 SBD219.99	-39.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.130	$92.99 SBD749.96	+135.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR28.940	$97.13 SBD783.30	+28.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR22.930	$103.29 SBD832.96	+72.2%
Average			+32.9%

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