Cost of living comparison

Uruguay

compared to

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands vs. Uruguay Cost of Living Summary

Solomon Islands is 8.3% cheaper than Uruguay overall.

Restaurants: pay 36.5% less in Solomon Islands
Groceries: pay 32.0% more in Solomon Islands
Transportation: pay 39.3% less in Solomon Islands
Housing: pay 32.4% more in Solomon Islands
Childcare: pay 72.6% less in Solomon Islands
Entertainment and Sports: pay 38.1% less in Solomon Islands
Clothing: pay 22.2% less in Solomon Islands

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

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Solomon Islands vs. Uruguay Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 36.5% less for restaurants

	Uruguay	Solomon Islands
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$14.77 UYU595.28	$6.82 SBD55.00	-53.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.18 UYU531.47	$12.40 SBD100.00	-5.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.28 UYU92.10	$1.55 SBD12.50	-32.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.73 UYU69.57	$1.08 SBD8.75	-37.1%
Average			-36.5%

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pay 32.0% more for groceries

	Uruguay	Solomon Islands
Bread 1 loaf	$2.54 UYU102.53	$1.50 SBD12.08	-41.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.45 UYU259.86	$3.27 SBD26.33	-49.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.76 UYU192.09	$9.62 SBD77.60	+101.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.37 UYU176.13	$5.60 SBD45.20	+28.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.88 UYU196.91	$3.87 SBD31.18	-20.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.11 UYU44.93	$2.85 SBD23.02	+156.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.06 UYU42.63	$1.20 SBD9.64	+13.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.67 UYU27.20	$3.88 SBD31.30	+475.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.51 UYU61.00	$1.69 SBD13.61	+11.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.81 UYU32.67	$0.89 SBD7.17	+9.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.91 UYU36.53	$1.55 SBD12.47	+70.7%
Average			+32.0%

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pay 39.3% less for transportation

	Uruguay	Solomon Islands
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$7.82 UYU315.46	$4.99 SBD40.27	-36.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$50.87 UYU2,050.63	$24.80 SBD199.99	-51.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,807.93 UYU1M	$18,598.79 SBD150K	-37.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.74 UYU553.81	$11.16 SBD90.00	-18.8%
Average			-39.3%

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pay 32.4% more for housing

	Uruguay	Solomon Islands
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$39.12 UYU1,577.07	$89.89 SBD724.96	+129.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$658.65 UYU26,553.22	$888.61 SBD7,166.32	+34.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$494.58 UYU19,939.10	$433.97 SBD3,499.83	-12.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$105.91 UYU4,269.85	$331.86 SBD2,676.34	+213.3%
Average			+32.4%

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pay 72.6% less for childcare

	Uruguay	Solomon Islands
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$530.72 UYU21,395.78	$99.19 SBD799.96	-81.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,084.27 UYU286K	$2,851.81 SBD22,998.88	-59.7%
Average			-72.6%

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pay 38.1% less for entertainment and sports

	Uruguay	Solomon Islands
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.88 UYU156.23	$2.48 SBD20.00	-36.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.38 UYU176.69	$3.41 SBD27.50	-22.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.69 UYU229.52	$4.15 SBD33.50	-27.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$49.86 UYU2,010.23	$37.20 SBD299.99	-25.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.10 UYU447.32	$4.34 SBD35.00	-60.9%
Average			-38.1%

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pay 22.2% less for clothing

	Uruguay	Solomon Islands
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$83.65 UYU3,372.20	$27.28 SBD219.99	-67.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$52.03 UYU2,097.62	$92.99 SBD749.96	+78.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$127.51 UYU5,140.53	$97.13 SBD783.30	-23.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$125.09 UYU5,042.88	$103.29 SBD832.96	-17.4%
Average			-22.2%

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