Cost of living in Sunbury is 23% higher than in Honiara (without rent).
Rent in Sunbury is 26% more expensive than in Honiara.
Cost of living including rent in Sunbury is 25% higher than in Honiara.
Food in Sunbury is 10% more expensive than in Honiara.
Transport in Sunbury is 136% more expensive than in Honiara.
| Sunbury | Honiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sunbury | Honiara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.5 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69 $ | 47.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.67 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.99 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.43 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.7 $ | 1.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.27 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.91 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.58 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.8 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 26.1 $ | 4.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.11 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 98.4 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.2 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.88 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.32 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.3 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.71 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 162 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
161 $ | 250 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.4 $ | 111 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 867 $ | 567 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,401 $ | 873 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,104 $ | 600 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,983 $ | 1,242 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,867 $ | 1,467 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,372 $ | 842 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,000 $ | 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 | 51 $ | 91.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.7 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Haircut | 21.6 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.6 $ | 24.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,765 $ | 121 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,191 $ | 2,764 $ |