Cost of living
Solomon Islands compared to France
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in France are roughly 52% higher than in Solomon Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Solomon Islands | France |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,601 | 1,521 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,825 | 3,411 |
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| Without rent one person | 651 | 660 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,404 | 2,716 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 670.55 | 953.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,171.65 | 1,726.49 |
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| Food person | 402 | 454 |
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| Food family | 1,354 | 1,203 |
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| Transport person | 27.25 | 109.27 |
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| Transport family | 84.29 | 314.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.31 years | 87.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Solomon Islands | France |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.96 | 13.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.12 | 58.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.95 | 9.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 | 7.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.63 | 3.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.32 | 3.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Solomon Islands | France |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 542.31 | 903.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 533.81 | 582.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,256.54 | 1,371.23 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 943.47 | 1,567.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 156.38 | 127.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 291.35 | 214.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 97.04 | 28.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Solomon Islands | France |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.81 | 3.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,478 | 5,074 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 946 | 5,102 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 1.78 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.75% | 66.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.19 | 16.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.3 | 2.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Solomon Islands | France |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.04 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 2.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.79 | 4.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.4 | 16.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.3 | 12.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.88 | 19.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.23 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Solomon Islands | France |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 73.73 | 37.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.25 | 10.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.71 | 31.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.26 | 16.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.51 | 82.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107 | 108.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 105.06 | 600.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,035 | 10,138 |
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