Capital city in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Cost of living in Honiara
How much a month costs in Honiara
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,760–2,770 (SI$14,000–22,000).
Prices in Honiara
Typical 2026 ranges in SBD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SBD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | SI$5,000–10,000 | $629–1,260 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | SI$3,000–6,000 | $377–754 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | SI$700–1,500 | $88–189 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | SI$25–60 | $3.1–7.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | SI$100–200 | $13–25 |
| Cappuccino | SI$25–45 | $3.1–5.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | SI$30–55 | $3.8–6.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | SI$5–8 | $0.6–1.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | SI$30–60 | $3.8–7.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | SI$100–250 | $13–31 |
Value for money: 18/100
A value score of 18/100 means Honiara gives more quality of life per dollar than 17% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 51/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Honiara
Similar safety, lower cost, in Oceania.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Nadi | Fiji | $1,430–2,010 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Honiara?
About $754–1,130 on a lean budget, $1,760–2,770 for a comfortable month and $3,770–6,290 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Honiara?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs SI$5,000–10,000 ($629–1,260) a month in the center and SI$3,000–6,000 ($377–754) outside it.
How much does food cost in Honiara?
A local meal is SI$25–60 ($3.1–7.5); a mid-range restaurant is SI$100–200 ($13–25) per person.
Is Solomon Islands expensive?
Prices in Solomon Islands are about 75% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau
- Solomon Airlines
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.