Cost of living comparison
Germany is 100.0% more expensive than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 75.9% more in Germany
- Groceries
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pay 4.0% less in Germany
- Transportation
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pay 75.1% more in Germany
- Housing
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pay 18.1% less in Germany
- Childcare
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pay 4.6 times more in Germany
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.3 times more in Germany
- Clothing
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pay 83.5% more in Germany
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, restaurants, and transportation in Germany are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing and groceries are lower in Germany. Notably, childcare, entertainment and sports, and clothing are significantly more expensive in Germany.
If you lived in Germany instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 75.9% more for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.76
|
$14.04
€13.68
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.91
|
$10.20
€9.93
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.84
|
$2.80
€2.73
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.15
|
$2.41
€2.35
|
|
pay 4.0% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.51
|
$2.03
€1.98
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.29
|
$6.71
€6.53
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.86
|
$4.38
€4.26
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.96
|
$3.41
€3.32
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.45
|
$6.24
€6.07
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD31.08
|
$1.28
€1.24
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.36
|
$0.70
€0.68
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.61
|
$0.97
€0.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.20
|
$2.10
€2.04
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.94
|
$0.66
€0.64
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.89
|
$0.69
€0.67
|
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pay 75.1% more for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.25
|
$7.07
€6.89
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD253.81
|
$52.96
€51.57
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$28,807.86
€28,050.50
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD91.37
|
$23.02
€22.41
|
|
pay 18.1% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,015.26
|
$48.22
€46.95
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,568.66
|
$790.39
€769.61
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,330.10
|
$625.27
€608.84
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,658.24
|
$230.06
€224.02
|
|
pay 4.6 times more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD812.21
|
$458.39
€446.34
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,350.91
|
$12,308.95
€11,985.34
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.29
|
$4.42
€4.30
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.15
|
$3.49
€3.39
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.49
|
$8.74
€8.51
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$36.01
€35.06
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.92
|
$12.80
€12.46
|
|
pay 83.5% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.92
|
$82.34
€80.17
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD761.44
|
$40.78
€39.71
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD643.00
|
$91.59
€89.18
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD643.00
|
$123.43
€120.18
|
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