Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (Rp 233,476) | Rp 60,964 | + 283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (Rp 291,845) | Rp 58,663 | + 397% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (Rp 87,553) | Rp 32,593 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (Rp 68,097) | Rp 24,589 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (Rp 155,651) | Rp 31,337 | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (Rp 38,913) | Rp 14,750 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (Rp 466,952) | Rp 72,901 | + 541% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (Rp 58,369) | Rp 45,403 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (Rp 58,369) | Rp 22,376 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (Rp 55,271) | Rp 32,966 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (Rp 175,107) | Rp 344,694 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (Rp 87,553) | Rp 18,943 | + 362% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (Rp 27,239) | Rp 15,178 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (Rp 50,738,961) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (Rp 7,782,527) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (Rp 6,809,711) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (Rp 29,450,054) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (Rp 685,078) | Rp 378,883 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (Rp 4,669,516) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (Rp 389,126) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (Rp 77,825) | Rp 91,402 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (Rp 194,563) | Rp 80,207 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 216% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 216% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (Rp 778,253) | Rp 759,724 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (Rp 2,723,884) | Rp 458,661 | + 494% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (Rp 2,918,448) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (Rp 1,945,632) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (Rp 30,157) | Rp 12,092 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (Rp 116,738) | Rp 199,904 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 143% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (Rp 15,565) | Rp 22,456 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (Rp 389,126) | Rp 96,147 | + 305% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (Rp 583,690) | Rp 275,446 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (Rp 48,641) | Rp 66,604 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (Rp 85,121) | Rp 26,592 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (Rp 87,553) | Rp 33,023 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (Rp 9,728) | Rp 27,953 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (Rp 29,184) | Rp 12,305 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (Rp 291,845) | Rp 84,361 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Rp 583,690) | Rp 261,890 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (Rp 77,825) | Rp 104,570 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (Rp 972,816) | Rp 379,769 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (Rp 19,456) | Rp 149,637 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (Rp 50,586) | Rp 38,584 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (Rp 116,738) | Rp 50,891 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (Rp 6,809,711) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (Rp 9,728) | Rp 2,388 | + 307% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (Rp 1,945,632) | Rp 433,566 | + 349% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (Rp 49,041) | Rp 42,636 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 499 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia
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