Cost of living in Auki

Auki, Solomon Islands is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1464 for one person and $3001 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Auki compared to other cities?

Auki is 33% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Auki compare to your city?

Auki is 57% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Auki is, on average, 68% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Auki?

Who is Auki a good fit for?

Auki is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Auki so expensive?

The main driver of Auki's high cost is rent and utilities, which significantly contribute to overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Auki?

Yes, food prices are 31% higher compared to the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Auki?

Public transport is quite affordable, being 46% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1464 $
Without Rent
613 $
Rent & Utilities
850 $
Food
488 $
Transport
33 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
572 $
GDP per Capita
2,203 $
Freedom Index
6.10
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
32%
Population
6.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 7 $
Dinner 47 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 13.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.61 $
Capuccino 3.27 $
Coke, 330ml 1.52 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.67 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.29 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.4 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.24 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.1 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 22.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.22 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.72 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.66 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.7 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.8 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.59 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.77 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 4.15 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.55 $
Cigarette pack 4.07 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.36 $
Monthly Pass 26.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.29 $
Taxi, 8 km 11 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 28.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.72 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.84 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.97 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.36 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 164 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 252 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 110 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 572 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 873 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 595 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,254 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,457 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 855 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 572 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 15.55%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 90.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.6 $
Haircut 12.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 111 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 24.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 121 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 2,762 $

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