Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Solomon Islands
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Economic & Living Costs in Solomon Islands
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
25-60 SBD
Avg: 42.5 SBD
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
350-1200 SBD
Avg: 775 SBD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
85-125 SBD
Avg: 105 SBD
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
15-30 SBD
Avg: 22.5 SBD
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
3500-12000 SBD
Avg: 7750 SBD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
3500-10000 SBD
Avg: 6750 SBD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
5000-40000 SBD
Avg: 22500 SBD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
4000-18000 SBD
Avg: 11000 SBD
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
3-6 SBD
Avg: 4.5 SBD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
39-120 SBD
Avg: 79.5 SBD
Monthly Transport Pass
150-250 SBD
Avg: 200 SBD
Gasoline (1L)
9-16 SBD
Avg: 12.5 SBD
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
1000-6000 SBD
Avg: 3500 SBD
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
450-1000 SBD
Avg: 725 SBD
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
100-400 SBD
Avg: 250 SBD
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
18-30 SBD
Avg: 24 SBD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
10-15 SBD
Avg: 12.5 SBD
Eggs (12)
30-54 SBD
Avg: 42 SBD
Local Cheese (1kg)
20-80 SBD
Avg: 50 SBD
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
150-300 SBD
Avg: 225 SBD
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
50-73.33 SBD
Avg: 61.67 SBD
Cinema Ticket
35-40 SBD
Avg: 37.5 SBD
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
1000 SBD
Avg: 1000 SBD
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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