Cost of living
Western Province (Solomon Islands) compared to Temotu
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Overview comparison
Western Province (Solomon Islands)Temotu
Consumer prices in Temotu are roughly 17% higher than in Western Province (Solomon Islands).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Province (Solomon Islands) | Temotu |
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| Total with rent one person | 827 | 1,537 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,618 | 3,004 |
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| Without rent one person | 326 | 659 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,200 | 1,738 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 362.6 | 680.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 659.48 | 1,501.75 |
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| Food person | 268 | 402 |
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| Food family | 836 | 1,418 |
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| Transport person | 24.02 | 37.34 |
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| Transport family | 76.04 | 78.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.26 years | 83.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Province (Solomon Islands) | Temotu |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.72 | 7.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.78 | 54.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.15 | 11.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 | 3.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.6 | 3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Province (Solomon Islands) | Temotu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 391.42 | 504.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 323.59 | 476.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 642.82 | 1,100.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 469 | 746 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 56.12 | 158.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.46 | 302.64 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.34 | 118.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Province (Solomon Islands) | Temotu |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.34 | 13.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,035 | 1,742 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 536 | 779 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.82 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.3% | 23.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.8 | 10.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 1.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Province (Solomon Islands) | Temotu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.46 | 3.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.65 | 1.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.02 | 5.4 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.23 | 20.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.94 | 11.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.46 | 21.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 2.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.91 |
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Other
| Item | Western Province (Solomon Islands) | Temotu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 83.96 | 91.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.93 | 4.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.69 | 25.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.72 | 14.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.72 | 20.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.46 | 97.4 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 380.01 | 114.87 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,985 | 3,116 |
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