Cost of living comparison
Ecuador is 0.8% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 45.6% less in Ecuador
- Groceries
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pay 45.3% less in Ecuador
- Transportation
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pay 18.5% less in Ecuador
- Housing
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pay 64.9% less in Ecuador
- Childcare
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pay 2.1 times more in Ecuador
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 28.0% more in Ecuador
- Clothing
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pay 34.9% more in Ecuador
The cost of childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports in Ecuador are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, groceries, and transportation are lower in Ecuador. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Ecuador.
If you lived in Ecuador instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 45.6% less for restaurants
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Solomon Islands
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Ecuador
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.76
|
$3.39
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.91
|
$6.83
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.84
|
$0.90
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.15
|
$0.62
|
|
pay 45.3% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.51
|
$1.64
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.29
|
$3.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.86
|
$4.18
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.96
|
$2.19
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.45
|
$2.60
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD31.08
|
$0.87
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.36
|
$0.53
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.61
|
$0.59
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.20
|
$0.54
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.94
|
$0.53
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.89
|
$0.49
|
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pay 18.5% less for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.25
|
$2.46
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD253.81
|
$24.42
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$23,111.11
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD91.37
|
$12.51
|
|
pay 64.9% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,015.26
|
$30.71
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,568.66
|
$344.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,330.10
|
$278.18
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,658.24
|
$37.19
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD812.21
|
$227.49
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,350.91
|
$4,800.83
|
|
pay 28.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.29
|
$2.17
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.15
|
$2.37
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.49
|
$5.97
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$32.03
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.92
|
$6.55
|
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pay 34.9% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.92
|
$53.26
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD761.44
|
$46.74
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD643.00
|
$93.54
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD643.00
|
$77.58
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