- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 SI$ (Taka 468) | Taka 378 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 SI$ (Taka 1,144) | Taka 438 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 SI$ (Taka 416) | Taka 220 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ (Taka 208) | Taka 74 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 SI$ (Taka 474) | Taka 102 | + 365% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (Taka 135) | Taka 56 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 330 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (Taka 166) | Taka 148 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 SI$ (Taka 236) | Taka 318 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ (Taka 1,248) | Taka 2,478 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Taka 101 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (Taka 52) | Taka 48 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ (Taka 202,252) | Taka 43,806 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Taka 35,106 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,522 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 46,238 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,863 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 2,602 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (Taka 12,998) | Taka 1,713 | + 659% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 41,130 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,071 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 307 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (Taka 195) | Taka 549 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,210 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,415 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,111 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,953 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 SI$ (Taka 114) | Taka 88 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 212 SI$ (Taka 2,201) | Taka 2,280 | - 3% | |
| 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 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ (Taka 2,080) | Taka 1,187 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 302 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 359 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ (Taka 312) | Taka 91 | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 107 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (Taka 1,040) | Taka 300 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Taka 3,120) | Taka 951 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,973 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (Taka 8,319) | Taka 2,831 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (Taka 676) | Taka 1,364 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 SI$ (Taka 511) | Taka 305 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 SI$ (Taka 394) | Taka 501 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,337 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (Taka 416) | Taka 230 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,304 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
10.399
BDT
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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