- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 SI$ (Rp 293,160) | Rp 66,170 | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 SI$ (Rp 105,538) | Rp 50,168 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,939 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ (Rp 70,359) | Rp 19,126 | + 268% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 SI$ (Rp 136,027) | Rp 24,203 | + 462% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (Rp 45,733) | Rp 14,807 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 65,437 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (Rp 56,287) | Rp 37,029 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 18,101 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 31,555 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ (Rp 422,151) | Rp 359,456 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Rp 18,755 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (Rp 17,590) | Rp 16,216 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 235% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ (Rp 68,423,652) | Rp 12,233,200 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Rp 9,342,630 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 893,279 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 8,592,610 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,939,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 661,561 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (Rp 4,397,407) | Rp 272,688 | + 1513% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,688,240 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,762,310 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 59,284 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 SI$ (Rp 42,215) | Rp 56,285 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 612,994 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 413,561 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 987,674 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 827,434 | - | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 469,436,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SI$ (Rp 29,381) | Rp 8,760 | + 235% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 SI$ (Rp 844,302) | Rp 371,911 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,611 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 84,995 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ (Rp 703,585) | Rp 352,309 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,842 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,755 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ (Rp 105,538) | Rp 14,477 | + 629% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,066 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (Rp 351,793) | Rp 91,137 | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 320 SI$ (Rp 1,125,736) | Rp 209,668 | + 437% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,420 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 399,376 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 482,715 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 130,862 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 SI$ (Rp 105,538) | Rp 47,236 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 SI$ (Rp 106,600) | Rp 57,031 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,544 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 552,469 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,285 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,822 prices entered by 344 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia
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