Cost of living comparison

Solomon Islands

compared to

Tonga

Tonga vs. Solomon Islands Cost of Living Summary

Tonga is 24.8% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.

Restaurants: pay 18.4% more in Tonga
Groceries: pay 21.2% less in Tonga
Transportation: pay 12.6% less in Tonga
Housing: pay 34.3% less in Tonga
Childcare: pay 62.7% less in Tonga
Entertainment and Sports: pay 89.0% more in Tonga
Clothing: pay 72.1% less in Tonga

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

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Tonga vs. Solomon Islands Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 18.4% more for restaurants

	Solomon Islands	Tonga
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.82 SBD54.95	$8.31 TOP20.00	+21.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.40 SBD99.92	$10.38 TOP25.00	-16.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.55 SBD12.49	$2.84 TOP6.83	+83.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.08 SBD8.74	$2.46 TOP5.92	+126.5%
Average			+18.4%

Solomon Islands vs. Tonga - Cost of restaurants

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pay 21.2% less for groceries

	Solomon Islands	Tonga
Bread 1 loaf	$1.50 SBD12.07	$1.04 TOP2.50	-30.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.27 SBD26.31	$4.50 TOP10.83	+37.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.62 SBD77.54	$5.92 TOP14.26	-38.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 SBD45.16	$5.09 TOP12.27	-9.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.87 SBD31.16	$2.67 TOP6.43	-31.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.85 SBD23.00	$1.26 TOP3.02	-56.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.20 SBD9.63	$1.26 TOP3.02	+5.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.88 SBD31.27	$1.32 TOP3.18	-66.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.69 SBD13.60	$1.70 TOP4.08	+0.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.89 SBD7.16	$1.44 TOP3.48	+62.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.55 SBD12.46	$1.19 TOP2.87	-22.9%
Average			-21.2%

Solomon Islands vs. Tonga - Cost of groceries

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pay 12.6% less for transportation

	Solomon Islands	Tonga
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.99 SBD40.24	$5.50 TOP13.25	+10.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$24.80 SBD199.83	$41.53 TOP100.00	+67.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,598.79 SBD150K	$5,814.53 TOP14,000.00	-68.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$11.16 SBD89.92	$18.69 TOP45.00	+67.5%
Average			-12.6%

Solomon Islands vs. Tonga - Cost of transportation

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pay 34.3% less for housing

	Solomon Islands	Tonga
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$89.89 SBD724.39	$124.60 TOP300.00	+38.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$888.61 SBD7,160.59	$622.99 TOP1,500.00	-29.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$433.97 SBD3,497.03	??
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$331.86 SBD2,674.20	$142.92 TOP344.12	-56.9%
Average			-34.3%

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pay 62.7% less for childcare

	Solomon Islands	Tonga
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$99.19 SBD799.32	$157.82 TOP380.00	+59.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,851.81 SBD22,980.51	$249.19 TOP600.00	-91.3%
Average			-62.7%

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pay 89.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Solomon Islands	Tonga
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.48 SBD19.98	$3.32 TOP8.00	+34.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.41 SBD27.48	$2.91 TOP7.00	-14.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.15 SBD33.47	$10.18 TOP24.50	+145.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$37.20 SBD299.75	$31.15 TOP75.00	-16.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.34 SBD34.97	$41.53 TOP100.00	+857.0%
Average			+89.0%

Solomon Islands vs. Tonga - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 72.1% less for clothing

	Solomon Islands	Tonga
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$27.28 SBD219.81	$14.54 TOP35.00	-46.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$92.99 SBD749.36	$17.65 TOP42.50	-81.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$97.13 SBD782.67	$20.77 TOP50.00	-78.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$103.29 SBD832.29	$29.07 TOP70.00	-71.9%
Average			-72.1%

Solomon Islands vs. Tonga - Cost of clothing

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