Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 203% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 203% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (Taka 1,575) | Taka 354 | + 345% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (Taka 1,969) | Taka 372 | + 430% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (Taka 591) | Taka 192 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (Taka 459) | Taka 91 | + 406% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (Taka 1,050) | Taka 156 | + 575% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (Taka 262) | Taka 83 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (Taka 3,150) | Taka 697 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (Taka 394) | Taka 209 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (Taka 394) | Taka 41 | + 863% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (Taka 373) | Taka 488 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (Taka 1,181) | Taka 1,265 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (Taka 591) | Taka 130 | + 354% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (Taka 184) | Taka 57 | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 194% 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 342,262) | Taka 48,251 | + 609% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (Taka 52,497) | Taka 35,702 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (Taka 45,935) | Taka 3,885 | + 1082% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (Taka 198,657) | Taka 61,660 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 33,185 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,381 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (Taka 4,621) | Taka 945 | + 389% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (Taka 31,498) | Taka 42,323 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (Taka 2,625) | Taka 19,150 | - 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (Taka 525) | Taka 561 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (Taka 1,312) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 318% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 318% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (Taka 5,250) | Taka 2,028 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (Taka 18,374) | Taka 3,683 | + 399% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (Taka 19,687) | Taka 7,920 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (Taka 13,124) | Taka 4,630 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (Taka 203) | Taka 128 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (Taka 787) | Taka 3,514 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (Taka 105) | Taka 228 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (Taka 2,625) | Taka 647 | + 306% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (Taka 3,937) | Taka 1,685 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (Taka 328) | Taka 409 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (Taka 574) | Taka 325 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (Taka 591) | Taka 468 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (Taka 66) | Taka 94 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (Taka 197) | Taka 172 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (Taka 1,969) | Taka 640 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 161% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Taka 3,937) | Taka 1,598 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (Taka 525) | Taka 896 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (Taka 6,562) | Taka 3,233 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (Taka 131) | Taka 999 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (Taka 341) | Taka 266 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (Taka 787) | Taka 520 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (Taka 45,935) | Taka 35,756 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (Taka 66) | Taka 10 | + 556% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (Taka 13,124) | Taka 2,120 | + 519% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (Taka 331) | Taka 287 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 762 prices entered by 288 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
13.124
BDT
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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