Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 69% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Solomon Islands is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (Rp 141,408) | Rp 48,924 | + 189% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (Rp 156,246) | Rp 55,115 | + 183% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (Rp 60,082) | Rp 32,165 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (Rp 27,772) | Rp 20,580 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (Rp 68,584) | Rp 25,337 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 17,064 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 61,721 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 37,576 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (Rp 76,769) | Rp 19,651 | + 291% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (Rp 40,033) | Rp 33,333 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (Rp 197,096) | Rp 374,037 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (Rp 44,794) | Rp 18,761 | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 18,326 | - | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Solomon Islands is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (Rp 46,726,701) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (Rp 24,699,838) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 145% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (Rp 2,329,311) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,203,760 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,313,490 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 979,539 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (Rp 2,239,722) | Rp 329,516 | + 580% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (Rp 4,479,445) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (Rp 358,356) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Rp 26,877) | Rp 66,640 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (Rp 33,596) | Rp 68,439 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Solomon Islands is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (Rp 143,342) | Rp 680,041 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 424,371 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,071,420 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,116,540 | - | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Solomon Islands is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (Rp 15,659) | Rp 8,926 | + 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (Rp 322,520) | Rp 228,023 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (Rp 14,334) | Rp 23,270 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (Rp 268,767) | Rp 256,292 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Rp 26,877) | Rp 22,650 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (Rp 14,334) | Rp 44,295 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (Rp 40,207) | Rp 22,030 | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (Rp 5,375) | Rp 12,336 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 89,053 | - | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Rp 537,533) | Rp 176,169 | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,763 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (Rp 1,433,422) | Rp 361,319 | + 297% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (Rp 116,466) | Rp 133,391 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (Rp 79,786) | Rp 36,857 | + 116% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (Rp 72,302) | Rp 48,318 | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (Rp 268,767) | Rp 604,695 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (Rp 71,671) | Rp 28,321 | + 153% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1791.778
IDR
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Angola is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia