Cost of living
Isabel compared to Western Province (Solomon Islands)
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Overview comparison
IsabelWestern Province (Solomon Islands)
Consumer prices in Isabel are roughly 15% higher than in Western Province (Solomon Islands).
Cost of living
| Item | Isabel | Western Province (Solomon Islands) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,390 | 827 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,929 | 1,618 |
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| Without rent one person | 563 | 326 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,799 | 1,200 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 816.28 | 362.6 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,453.5 | 659.48 |
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| Food person | 502 | 268 |
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| Food family | 1,416 | 836 |
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| Transport person | 32.9 | 24.02 |
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| Transport family | 76.41 | 76.04 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.19 years | 84.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Isabel | Western Province (Solomon Islands) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.39 | 3.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 40.92 | 28.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 15.36 | 8.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.39 | 1.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.95 | 2.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.43 | 0.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Isabel | Western Province (Solomon Islands) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 514.95 | 391.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 589.1 | 323.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,264.64 | 642.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 876.55 | 469 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 154.91 | 56.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 292.53 | 87.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 92.54 | 20.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Isabel | Western Province (Solomon Islands) |
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| Local transport ticket | 18.02 | 9.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,340 | 1,035 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 945 | 536 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 1.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.86% | 17.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.99 | 8.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.53 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Isabel | Western Province (Solomon Islands) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.19 | 2.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 1.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.36 | 2.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.02 | 14.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.1 | 3.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.72 | 9.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.4 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Isabel | Western Province (Solomon Islands) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 75.89 | 83.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.8 | 4.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.99 | 37.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.78 | 3.72 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.73 | 28.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.74 | 107.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 97.55 | 380.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,622 | 5,985 |
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