Cost of living
Central (Solomon Islands) compared to Malaita
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Overview comparison
Central (Solomon Islands)Malaita
Consumer prices in Malaita are roughly 28% higher than in Central (Solomon Islands).
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Solomon Islands) | Malaita |
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| Total with rent one person | 704 | 1,496 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,705 | 2,609 |
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| Without rent one person | 344 | 667 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,122 | 1,387 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 377.48 | 963.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 608.39 | 1,385.47 |
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| Food person | 349 | 560 |
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| Food family | 857 | 1,382 |
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| Transport person | 51.32 | 27.11 |
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| Transport family | 124.26 | 75.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.27 years | 78.92 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Solomon Islands) | Malaita |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.12 | 8.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.3 | 41.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.97 | 13.94 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.18 | 3.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.68 | 2.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.7 | 1.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Solomon Islands) | Malaita |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 461.55 | 584.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 253.14 | 497.07 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 708.75 | 1,244.5 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 591.28 | 808.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.31 | 169.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 128.89 | 259.64 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.91 | 107.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Solomon Islands) | Malaita |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.52 | 18.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,055 | 1,514 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,053 | 949 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.75 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.45% | 22.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.41 | 9.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.74 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Solomon Islands) | Malaita |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 3.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 1.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.97 | 4.62 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.16 | 14.95 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.71 | 12.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.66 | 20.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.61 | 3.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 0.93 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Solomon Islands) | Malaita |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.85 | 72.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.48 | 4.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.97 | 23.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.59 | 14.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.55 | 29.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.21 | 114.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 63.2 | 142.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,191 | 3,057 |
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