Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 234% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (₨1,231) | ₨405 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (₨1,539) | ₨361 | + 326% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (₨462) | ₨178 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (₨359) | ₨62 | + 475% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (₨821) | ₨102 | + 704% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (₨205) | ₨45 | + 357% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (₨2,462) | ₨254 | + 870% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (₨308) | ₨195 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (₨308) | ₨41 | + 651% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (₨291) | ₨166 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (₨923) | ₨909 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (₨462) | ₨93 | + 396% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (₨144) | ₨41 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 208% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (₨267,485) | ₨47,435 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (₨41,028) | ₨28,288 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (₨35,899) | ₨5,128 | + 600% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (₨155,254) | ₨30,304 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨17,855 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,698 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (₨3,612) | ₨737 | + 390% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (₨24,617) | ₨25,574 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (₨2,051) | ₨12,652 | - 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (₨410) | ₨536 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (₨1,026) | ₨743 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 321% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 321% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (₨4,103) | ₨2,366 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (₨14,360) | ₨2,561 | + 461% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (₨15,385) | ₨4,197 | + 267% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (₨10,257) | ₨2,957 | + 247% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,758,920 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (₨159) | ₨103 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (₨615) | ₨1,626 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (₨82) | ₨94 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (₨2,051) | ₨250 | + 721% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (₨3,077) | ₨1,186 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (₨256) | ₨346 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (₨449) | ₨229 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (₨462) | ₨271 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (₨51) | ₨195 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (₨154) | ₨96 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (₨1,539) | ₨314 | + 390% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Solomon Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (₨3,077) | ₨1,276 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (₨410) | ₨640 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,586 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (₨5,128) | ₨2,144 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (₨103) | ₨709 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (₨267) | ₨234 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (₨615) | ₨200 | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (₨35,899) | ₨42,549 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (₨51) | ₨5.78 | + 787% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (₨10,257) | ₨1,629 | + 529% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (₨259) | ₨273 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,941 prices entered by 539 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 138% more expensive than in India
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