Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 156% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (Rp 214,492) | Rp 45,378 | + 373% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (Rp 268,115) | Rp 54,330 | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (Rp 80,435) | Rp 27,591 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (Rp 62,560) | Rp 19,722 | + 217% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (Rp 142,995) | Rp 26,707 | + 435% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (Rp 35,749) | Rp 18,501 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (Rp 428,985) | Rp 56,542 | + 659% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (Rp 53,623) | Rp 42,973 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (Rp 53,623) | Rp 22,558 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (Rp 50,777) | Rp 34,959 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (Rp 160,869) | Rp 337,317 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (Rp 80,435) | Rp 20,426 | + 294% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (Rp 25,024) | Rp 17,971 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 118% 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 46,613,485) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (Rp 7,149,746) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (Rp 6,256,028) | Rp 496,641 | + 1160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (Rp 27,055,533) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,109,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (Rp 629,376) | Rp 400,530 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (Rp 4,289,848) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (Rp 357,487) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (Rp 71,497) | Rp 43,866 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (Rp 178,744) | Rp 71,573 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 270% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 270% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (Rp 714,975) | Rp 624,572 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (Rp 2,502,411) | Rp 439,901 | + 469% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (Rp 2,681,155) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (Rp 1,787,437) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (Rp 27,705) | Rp 11,904 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (Rp 107,246) | Rp 150,291 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (Rp 14,299) | Rp 36,367 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (Rp 357,487) | Rp 60,467 | + 491% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (Rp 536,231) | Rp 313,421 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (Rp 44,686) | Rp 130,123 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (Rp 78,200) | Rp 19,595 | + 299% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (Rp 80,435) | Rp 34,558 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (Rp 8,937) | Rp 30,035 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (Rp 26,812) | Rp 15,580 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (Rp 268,115) | Rp 88,350 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (Rp 536,231) | Rp 216,012 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (Rp 71,497) | Rp 104,481 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (Rp 893,718) | Rp 383,761 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (Rp 17,874) | Rp 162,937 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (Rp 46,473) | Rp 36,298 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (Rp 107,246) | Rp 40,791 | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (Rp 6,256,028) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (Rp 8,937) | Rp 2,029 | + 341% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (Rp 1,787,437) | Rp 496,553 | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (Rp 45,054) | Rp 35,528 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 603 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1787.437
IDR
/
SBD
Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Angola is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 220% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia