Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 253% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 253% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (₨1,188) | ₨374 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (₨1,485) | ₨326 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (₨445) | ₨167 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (₨346) | ₨58 | + 499% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (₨792) | ₨89 | + 787% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (₨198) | ₨39 | + 414% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (₨2,376) | ₨248 | + 858% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (₨297) | ₨154 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (₨297) | ₨31 | + 851% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (₨281) | ₨169 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (₨891) | ₨786 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (₨445) | ₨91 | + 391% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (₨139) | ₨38 | + 268% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 228% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (₨258,126) | ₨40,236 | + 542% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (₨39,592) | ₨24,523 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (₨34,643) | ₨5,797 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (₨149,822) | ₨25,108 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨15,774 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨6,512 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (₨3,485) | ₨657 | + 430% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (₨23,755) | ₨30,817 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (₨1,980) | ₨11,976 | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (₨396) | ₨538 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (₨990) | ₨425 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 316% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 316% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (₨3,959) | ₨2,477 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (₨13,857) | ₨2,797 | + 395% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (₨14,847) | ₨4,303 | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (₨9,898) | ₨3,087 | + 221% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is about the same as in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,248,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (₨153) | ₨104 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (₨594) | ₨1,115 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (₨79) | ₨144 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (₨1,980) | ₨241 | + 720% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (₨2,969) | ₨891 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (₨247) | ₨413 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (₨433) | ₨226 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (₨445) | ₨274 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (₨49) | ₨170 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (₨148) | ₨96 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (₨1,485) | ₨309 | + 380% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (₨2,969) | ₨1,438 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (₨396) | ₨603 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (₨4,949) | ₨1,942 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (₨99) | ₨733 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (₨257) | ₨229 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (₨594) | ₨183 | + 224% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (₨34,643) | ₨50,214 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (₨49) | ₨1.43 | + 3359% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (₨9,898) | ₨1,560 | + 535% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (₨249) | ₨267 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,761 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 155% more expensive than in India
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