Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (Rp 142,855) | Rp 61,205 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (Rp 157,845) | Rp 48,353 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (Rp 60,697) | Rp 29,046 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (Rp 28,056) | Rp 21,836 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (Rp 69,286) | Rp 22,834 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,630 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 66,405 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 43,134 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (Rp 77,555) | Rp 18,263 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (Rp 40,442) | Rp 34,771 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (Rp 199,113) | Rp 406,659 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (Rp 45,253) | Rp 17,291 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 16,247 | - | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 88% 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 47,204,886) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (Rp 24,952,607) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (Rp 2,353,149) | Rp 801,210 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,665,800 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,107,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 505,106 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 SI$ (Rp 181,011) | Rp 237,062 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (Rp 4,525,286) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (Rp 362,023) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Rp 27,152) | Rp 57,323 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (Rp 33,940) | Rp 95,242 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (Rp 144,809) | Rp 648,513 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 480,172 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,195,760 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,102,700 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (Rp 15,819) | Rp 9,337 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (Rp 325,821) | Rp 419,026 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (Rp 14,481) | Rp 19,709 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (Rp 271,517) | Rp 204,790 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (Rp 27,152) | Rp 22,334 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (Rp 14,481) | Rp 30,094 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (Rp 40,619) | Rp 22,886 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (Rp 5,430) | Rp 11,284 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 119,565 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Rp 543,034) | Rp 261,585 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (Rp 1,448,091) | Rp 573,242 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (Rp 117,657) | Rp 159,890 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (Rp 80,602) | Rp 39,869 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (Rp 73,042) | Rp 65,361 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (Rp 271,517) | Rp 509,555 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 SI$ (Rp 36,202) | Rp 32,683 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 460 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia
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