Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 213% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 213% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (Taka 1,757) | Taka 253 | + 594% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (Taka 2,197) | Taka 518 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (Taka 659) | Taka 234 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (Taka 513) | Taka 91 | + 465% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (Taka 1,172) | Taka 150 | + 681% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (Taka 293) | Taka 78 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (Taka 3,515) | Taka 476 | + 638% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (Taka 439) | Taka 307 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (Taka 439) | Taka 56 | + 686% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (Taka 416) | Taka 407 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (Taka 1,318) | Taka 1,613 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (Taka 659) | Taka 136 | + 386% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (Taka 205) | Taka 72 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 225% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (Taka 381,904) | Taka 40,565 | + 841% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (Taka 58,578) | Taka 22,239 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (Taka 51,256) | Taka 4,221 | + 1114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (Taka 221,666) | Taka 50,272 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 31,111 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 5,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (Taka 5,156) | Taka 1,266 | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (Taka 35,147) | Taka 49,805 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (Taka 2,929) | Taka 15,000 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (Taka 586) | Taka 568 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (Taka 1,464) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 473% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 473% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (Taka 5,858) | Taka 2,505 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (Taka 20,502) | Taka 2,407 | + 752% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (Taka 21,967) | Taka 5,268 | + 317% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (Taka 14,644) | Taka 4,284 | + 242% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (Taka 227) | Taka 110 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (Taka 879) | Taka 2,433 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (Taka 117) | Taka 250 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (Taka 2,929) | Taka 308 | + 851% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (Taka 4,393) | Taka 1,500 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (Taka 366) | Taka 360 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (Taka 641) | Taka 191 | + 235% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (Taka 659) | Taka 794 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (Taka 73) | Taka 158 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (Taka 220) | Taka 200 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (Taka 2,197) | Taka 205 | + 970% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Taka 4,393) | Taka 1,513 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (Taka 586) | Taka 1,024 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (Taka 7,322) | Taka 3,597 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (Taka 146) | Taka 1,519 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (Taka 381) | Taka 253 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (Taka 879) | Taka 606 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (Taka 51,256) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (Taka 73) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (Taka 14,644) | Taka 2,307 | + 535% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (Taka 369) | Taka 331 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
14.644
BDT
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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