- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 SI$ (Taka 850) | Taka 328 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 SI$ (Taka 306) | Taka 415 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 169 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ (Taka 204) | Taka 74 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 SI$ (Taka 395) | Taka 97 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (Taka 133) | Taka 63 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 359 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (Taka 163) | Taka 146 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ (Taka 1,224) | Taka 2,421 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Taka 101 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (Taka 51) | Taka 44 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ (Taka 198,454) | Taka 42,189 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Taka 32,498 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,873 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 42,062 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,788 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,366 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (Taka 12,754) | Taka 2,008 | + 535% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 43,783 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,583 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 292 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 SI$ (Taka 122) | Taka 606 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,177 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,485 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,501 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,124,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SI$ (Taka 85) | Taka 92 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 SI$ (Taka 2,449) | Taka 2,504 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ (Taka 2,041) | Taka 1,238 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 344 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ (Taka 306) | Taka 90 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (Taka 1,020) | Taka 326 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 320 SI$ (Taka 3,265) | Taka 1,455 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 756 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 4,971 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,315 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 SI$ (Taka 306) | Taka 516 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 SI$ (Taka 309) | Taka 564 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,557 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 228 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,543 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.203
BDT
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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