Cost of living comparison
Russia is 20.6% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 43.7% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 58.1% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 54.0% less in Russia
- Housing
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pay 73.3% less in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 91.1% more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 29.6% less in Russia
- Clothing
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pay 23.4% more in Russia
The cost of childcare and clothing in Russia are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including housing, groceries, transportation, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Russia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 43.7% less for restaurants
|
Solomon Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.76
|
$6.51
RUB667.23
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD126.91
|
$4.14
RUB424.66
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.84
|
$0.80
RUB81.77
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.15
|
$0.38
RUB39.40
|
|
pay 58.1% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.51
|
$0.47
RUB48.03
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.29
|
$3.72
RUB380.81
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD76.86
|
$3.07
RUB314.90
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.96
|
$1.21
RUB124.12
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD41.45
|
$1.66
RUB169.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD31.08
|
$0.54
RUB55.52
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.36
|
$0.55
RUB56.51
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.61
|
$0.71
RUB73.15
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.20
|
$0.89
RUB90.83
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.94
|
$0.22
RUB22.17
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.89
|
$0.21
RUB21.35
|
|
pay 54.0% less for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD44.25
|
$2.12
RUB217.14
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD253.81
|
$17.67
RUB1,810.73
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,642.44
RUB2,730,732.98
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD91.37
|
$4.15
RUB425.37
|
|
pay 73.3% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,015.26
|
$5.97
RUB612.35
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,568.66
|
$304.49
RUB31,209.24
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,330.10
|
$210.86
RUB21,611.78
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,658.24
|
$64.94
RUB6,655.91
|
|
pay 91.1% more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD812.21
|
$190.09
RUB19,483.65
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,350.91
|
$5,074.52
RUB520,116.06
|
|
pay 29.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.29
|
$1.42
RUB145.82
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD32.15
|
$1.67
RUB171.24
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.49
|
$2.10
RUB215.01
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$28.15
RUB2,885.70
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.92
|
$3.97
RUB407.25
|
|
pay 23.4% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD171.92
|
$51.85
RUB5,314.24
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD761.44
|
$33.92
RUB3,476.80
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD643.00
|
$76.53
RUB7,843.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD643.00
|
$75.61
RUB7,749.85
|
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