Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (Taka 840) | Taka 230 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (Taka 928) | Taka 376 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (Taka 357) | Taka 184 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (Taka 165) | Taka 79 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (Taka 407) | Taka 105 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 54 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 526 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 159 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (Taka 456) | Taka 28 | + 1519% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (Taka 238) | Taka 442 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (Taka 1,170) | Taka 1,461 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (Taka 266) | Taka 102 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 45 | - | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 188% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (Taka 277,420) | Taka 64,159 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (Taka 146,645) | Taka 34,477 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (Taka 13,829) | Taka 4,050 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,140 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (Taka 13,297) | Taka 1,099 | + 1110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (Taka 26,595) | Taka 37,254 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (Taka 2,128) | Taka 15,000 | - 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Taka 160) | Taka 411 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (Taka 199) | Taka 621 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (Taka 851) | Taka 1,987 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,314 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,295 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,454 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,080,790 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (Taka 93) | Taka 94 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (Taka 1,915) | Taka 1,477 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| 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 85) | Taka 129 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (Taka 1,596) | Taka 1,039 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Taka 160) | Taka 230 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (Taka 85) | Taka 411 | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (Taka 239) | Taka 82 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (Taka 32) | Taka 100 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 240 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Taka 3,191) | Taka 1,281 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (Taka 8,510) | Taka 2,103 | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (Taka 691) | Taka 1,179 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (Taka 474) | Taka 284 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (Taka 429) | Taka 638 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (Taka 1,596) | Taka 1,420 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (Taka 426) | Taka 258 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 881 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
10.638
BDT
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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