Cost of living
Solomon Islands compared to Sao Tome and Principe
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Overview comparison
Solomon IslandsSao Tome and Principe
Consumer prices in Solomon Islands are roughly 17% higher than in Sao Tome and Principe.
Cost of living
| Item | Solomon Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,601 | 842 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,825 | 2,614 |
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| Without rent one person | 651 | 690 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,404 | 1,794 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 670.55 | 227.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,171.65 | 675.07 |
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| Food person | 402 | 511 |
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| Food family | 1,354 | 1,247 |
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| Transport person | 27.25 | 42.34 |
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| Transport family | 84.29 | 115.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.69 years | 69.91 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Solomon Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.96 | 21.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.12 | 40.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.95 | 8.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.63 | 1.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.32 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Solomon Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 542.31 | 291.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 533.81 | 211.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,256.54 | 532.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 943.47 | 506.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 156.38 | 39.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 291.35 | 57.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 97.04 | 24.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Solomon Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.81 | 6.73 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 1.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.18% | 17.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.19 | 7.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.3 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Solomon Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.04 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 1.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.79 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.4 | 16.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.3 | 11.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.88 | 27.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.23 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Solomon Islands | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 73.73 | 31.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.25 | 19.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.71 | 19.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.26 | 4.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.51 | 35.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107 | 63.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 105.06 | 118.82 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,035 | 3,893 |
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