Cost of living in Honiara

In Honiara, Solomon Islands, a single person typically needs around $1459 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2996 monthly.

How expensive is Honiara compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Honiara is 32% more expensive overall.

How does Honiara compare to your city?

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

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

What drives the cost of living in Honiara?

Who is Honiara a good fit for?

Honiara tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Honiara so expensive?

The high cost of living in Honiara is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which are significantly above average. This can strain budgets for many residents.

Is food expensive in Honiara?

Yes, food prices are 31% higher than the European benchmark, making grocery shopping a notable expense.

Is public transport affordable in Honiara?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 46% lower than the European benchmark. This makes getting around the city less of a financial burden.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1459 $
Without Rent
613 $
Rent & Utilities
846 $
Food
487 $
Transport
33 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
576 $
GDP per Capita
2,203 $
Freedom Index
6.10
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
32%
Population
84.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 7 $
Dinner 47.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 13.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.62 $
Capuccino 3.24 $
Coke, 330ml 1.51 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.69 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.29 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.4 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.25 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 22.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.17 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.72 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.64 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.73 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.83 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.61 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.77 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 4.18 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.55 $
Cigarette pack 4.06 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.36 $
Monthly Pass 25.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.3 $
Taxi, 8 km 10.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 28.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.91 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.96 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.37 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 162 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 250 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 111 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 567 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 873 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 600 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,242 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,467 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 842 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 576 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 15.71%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 91.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.62 $
Haircut 12.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 111 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 24.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 121 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 2,764 $

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