Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (3,767 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (4,163 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (1,601 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (740 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (1,827 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 533 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 3,269 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 847 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (2,045 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (1,067 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (5,251 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (1,193 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 361 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 149% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (1,244,914 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (658,064 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (62,059 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 125,257 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 115,758 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 21,205 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (59,672 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 498% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (119,343 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (9,547 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (716 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (895 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (3,819 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 11,438 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,911 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 20,625 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (417 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (8,593 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (382 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,343 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (7,161 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (716 ₦) | 902 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (382 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (1,071 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (143 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,337 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (14,321 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,848 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (38,190 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (3,103 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (2,126 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (1,926 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (7,161 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (1,909 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 705 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria
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