Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (Taka 804) | Taka 266 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (Taka 888) | Taka 345 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (Taka 342) | Taka 165 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (Taka 158) | Taka 75 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (Taka 390) | Taka 113 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 48 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 567 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 170 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (Taka 437) | Taka 26 | + 1555% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (Taka 228) | Taka 391 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (Taka 1,121) | Taka 1,758 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (Taka 255) | Taka 105 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 40 | - | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 157% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (Taka 265,712) | Taka 63,175 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (Taka 140,456) | Taka 37,902 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (Taka 13,246) | Taka 3,909 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 40,867 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,408 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,440 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (Taka 12,736) | Taka 1,196 | + 965% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (Taka 25,472) | Taka 36,941 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (Taka 2,038) | Taka 15,539 | - 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Taka 153) | Taka 434 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (Taka 191) | Taka 852 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (Taka 815) | Taka 1,999 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,365 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,217 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,173 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,828,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (Taka 89) | Taka 96 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (Taka 1,834) | Taka 2,639 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (Taka 82) | Taka 205 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 492 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (Taka 1,528) | Taka 1,102 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 345 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Taka 153) | Taka 172 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (Taka 82) | Taka 415 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (Taka 229) | Taka 84 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (Taka 31) | Taka 137 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 167 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Taka 3,057) | Taka 1,163 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 890 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (Taka 8,151) | Taka 1,945 | + 319% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (Taka 662) | Taka 600 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (Taka 454) | Taka 290 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (Taka 411) | Taka 562 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (Taka 1,528) | Taka 1,882 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (Taka 408) | Taka 271 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,445 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
10.189
BDT
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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