Cost of living comparison

Solomon Islands

compared to

Taiwan

Taiwan vs. Solomon Islands Cost of Living Summary

Taiwan is 21.2% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.

Restaurants: pay 46.6% less in Taiwan
Groceries: pay 11.0% less in Taiwan
Transportation: pay 14.7% more in Taiwan
Housing: pay 52.4% less in Taiwan
Childcare: pay 5.8 times more in Taiwan
Entertainment and Sports: pay 11.7% more in Taiwan
Clothing: pay 13.1% less in Taiwan

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

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Taiwan vs. Solomon Islands Cost Breakdown

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pay 46.6% less for restaurants

	Solomon Islands	Taiwan
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.82 SBD55.09	$4.28 NT$136.94	-37.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.40 SBD100.16	$4.99 NT$159.58	-59.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.55 SBD12.52	$0.95 NT$30.41	-38.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.08 SBD8.76	$0.65 NT$20.68	-40.4%
Average			-46.6%

Solomon Islands vs. Taiwan - Cost of restaurants

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pay 11.0% less for groceries

	Solomon Islands	Taiwan
Bread 1 loaf	$1.50 SBD12.10	$1.74 NT$55.75	+16.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.27 SBD26.38	$10.75 NT$343.72	+229.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.62 SBD77.73	$11.29 NT$360.84	+17.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 SBD45.27	$2.49 NT$79.71	-55.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.87 SBD31.23	$3.71 NT$118.68	-4.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.85 SBD23.06	$1.94 NT$61.93	-32.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.20 SBD9.65	$1.13 NT$36.09	-5.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.88 SBD31.35	$1.36 NT$43.50	-64.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.69 SBD13.63	$1.45 NT$46.48	-13.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.89 SBD7.18	$1.07 NT$34.32	+20.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.55 SBD12.49	$0.96 NT$30.56	-38.2%
Average			-11.0%

Solomon Islands vs. Taiwan - Cost of groceries

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pay 14.7% more for transportation

	Solomon Islands	Taiwan
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.99 SBD40.34	$3.85 NT$123.03	-22.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$24.80 SBD200.32	$34.67 NT$1,108.01	+39.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,598.79 SBD150K	$32,963.14 NT$1M	+77.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$11.16 SBD90.15	$8.50 NT$271.68	-23.8%
Average			+14.7%

Solomon Islands vs. Taiwan - Cost of transportation

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pay 52.4% less for housing

	Solomon Islands	Taiwan
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$89.89 SBD726.17	$21.08 NT$673.70	-76.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$888.61 SBD7,178.25	$462.93 NT$14,796.00	-47.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$433.97 SBD3,505.65	$291.17 NT$9,306.13	-32.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$331.86 SBD2,680.79	$62.73 NT$2,004.80	-81.1%
Average			-52.4%

Solomon Islands vs. Taiwan - Cost of housing

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pay 5.8 times more for childcare

	Solomon Islands	Taiwan
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$99.19 SBD801.29	$537.84 NT$17,189.98	+442.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,851.81 SBD23,037.16	$17,498.18 NT$559K	+513.6%
Average			+476.8%

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pay 11.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Solomon Islands	Taiwan
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.48 SBD20.03	$1.82 NT$58.32	-26.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.41 SBD27.54	$2.83 NT$90.51	-17.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.15 SBD33.55	$4.03 NT$128.75	-3.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$37.20 SBD300.48	$37.82 NT$1,208.82	+1.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.34 SBD35.06	$9.97 NT$318.70	+129.8%
Average			+11.7%

Solomon Islands vs. Taiwan - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 13.1% less for clothing

	Solomon Islands	Taiwan
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$27.28 SBD220.36	$60.97 NT$1,948.76	+123.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$92.99 SBD751.21	$32.64 NT$1,043.09	-64.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$97.13 SBD784.60	$78.55 NT$2,510.61	-19.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$103.29 SBD834.35	$92.75 NT$2,964.27	-10.2%
Average			-13.1%

Solomon Islands vs. Taiwan - Cost of clothing

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