Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (Taka 842) | Taka 532 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (Taka 930) | Taka 488 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (Taka 358) | Taka 263 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (Taka 165) | Taka 98 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (Taka 408) | Taka 134 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 96 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 329 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 203 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (Taka 457) | Taka 27 | + 1565% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (Taka 238) | Taka 530 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (Taka 1,173) | Taka 1,346 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (Taka 267) | Taka 112 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 58 | - | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 126% 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 278,107) | Taka 43,087 | + 545% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (Taka 147,008) | Taka 21,416 | + 586% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (Taka 13,864) | Taka 4,489 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 37,342 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,129 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,105 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 SI$ (Taka 1,066) | Taka 947 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (Taka 26,661) | Taka 36,542 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (Taka 2,133) | Taka 16,205 | - 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Taka 160) | Taka 369 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (Taka 200) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (Taka 853) | Taka 2,612 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,117 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 9,947 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 6,827 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (Taka 93) | Taka 91 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (Taka 1,920) | Taka 1,696 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (Taka 85) | Taka 296 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (Taka 1,600) | Taka 1,191 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Taka 160) | Taka 208 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (Taka 85) | Taka 690 | - 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (Taka 239) | Taka 173 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (Taka 32) | Taka 229 | - 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Taka 3,199) | Taka 1,410 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 885 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (Taka 8,531) | Taka 3,617 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (Taka 693) | Taka 1,328 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (Taka 475) | Taka 393 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (Taka 430) | Taka 594 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (Taka 1,600) | Taka 1,057 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 SI$ (Taka 213) | Taka 268 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 587 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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