Cost of living in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 19% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 44% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Honiara | Napier | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 SI$ (NZ$21) | NZ$14 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84 SI$ (NZ$17) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 SI$ (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 SI$ (NZ$4.58) | NZ$1.96 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 47 SI$ (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 SI$ (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SI$ (NZ$24) | NZ$8 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47 SI$ (NZ$9) | NZ$3.44 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 49 SI$ (NZ$10) | NZ$2.93 | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 SI$ (NZ$4.53) | NZ$2.85 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 SI$ (NZ$25) | NZ$14 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 35 SI$ (NZ$7) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 SI$ (NZ$1.86) | NZ$2.20 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 28% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Honiara | Napier | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | NZ$2,181 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,630 SI$ (NZ$1,901) | NZ$1,413 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,218 SI$ (NZ$438) | NZ$327 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,357 SI$ (NZ$1,650) | NZ$1,317 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 913 SI$ (NZ$180) | NZ$68 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,418 SI$ (NZ$477) | NZ$645 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 SI$ (NZ$7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 SI$ (NZ$13) | NZ$19 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is about the same as in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Honiara | Napier | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269 SI$ (NZ$53) | NZ$97 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 824 SI$ (NZ$163) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (NZ$296) | NZ$172 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (NZ$197) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is about the same as in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Honiara | Napier | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 SI$ (NZ$1.96) | NZ$2.15 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152 SI$ (NZ$30) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 5% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Honiara | Napier | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (NZ$39) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 SI$ (NZ$48) | NZ$38 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 SI$ (NZ$5.81) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 SI$ (NZ$6) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 SI$ (NZ$8) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 SI$ (NZ$4.89) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 SI$ (NZ$3.87) | NZ$3.42 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 131 SI$ (NZ$26) | NZ$20 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 12% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Honiara | Napier | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 275 SI$ (NZ$54) | NZ$42 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (NZ$8) | NZ$29 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 451 SI$ (NZ$89) | NZ$80 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 SI$ (NZ$8) | NZ$15 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 SI$ (NZ$6) | NZ$4.73 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41 SI$ (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (NZ$691) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.24 SI$ (NZ$0.64) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 947 SI$ (NZ$187) | NZ$55 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 SI$ (NZ$7) | NZ$24 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2023.
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