Cost of living in Perth is 67% higher than in Honiara (without rent).
Rent in Perth is 57% more expensive than in Honiara.
Cost of living including rent in Perth is 61% higher than in Honiara.
Food in Perth is 22% more expensive than in Honiara.
Transport in Perth is 758% more expensive than in Honiara.
| Perth | Honiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Perth | Honiara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.3 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 96.5 $ | 47.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.67 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.56 $ | 1.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.55 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.33 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.81 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.18 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.27 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.4 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.69 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 29.8 $ | 4.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.29 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 117 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.2 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 58.3 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.49 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.9 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.17 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.95 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 162 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
194 $ | 250 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.2 $ | 111 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,066 $ | 567 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,817 $ | 873 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,449 $ | 600 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,593 $ | 1,242 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,420 $ | 1,467 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,698 $ | 842 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,072 $ | 576 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.36 % | 15.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.7 $ | 91.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.9 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Haircut | 20.9 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.5 $ | 24.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,940 $ | 121 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,689 $ | 2,764 $ |