Cost of living in Blenheim is 19% higher than in Honiara (without rent).
Rent in Blenheim is 20% cheaper than in Honiara.
Cost of living including rent in Blenheim is 4% lower than in Honiara.
Food in Blenheim is 13% more expensive than in Honiara.
Transport in Blenheim is 142% more expensive than in Honiara.
| Blenheim | Honiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Blenheim | Honiara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89 $ | 47.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.64 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.33 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 1.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.02 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.99 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.17 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.35 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.55 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 24.8 $ | 4.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.14 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 125 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.77 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.8 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.61 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.12 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.7 $ | 162 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.7 $ | 250 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.1 $ | 111 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 542 $ | 567 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,185 $ | 873 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 761 $ | 600 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,083 $ | 1,242 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,779 $ | 1,467 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,695 $ | 842 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,856 $ | 576 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.85 % | 15.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33 $ | 91.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.9 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.5 $ | 24.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 505 $ | 121 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,821 $ | 2,764 $ |