Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 279% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 279% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (23,053 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (28,816 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 578% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (8,645 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (6,724 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 456% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (15,369 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 520% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (3,842 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (46,106 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 677% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (5,763 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (5,763 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (5,457 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 426% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (17,290 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (8,645 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 698% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (2,690 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (5,009,865 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (768,431 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (672,377 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (2,907,840 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 754,176 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 240,561 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (67,643 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (461,059 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (38,422 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (7,684 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (19,211 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 544% | |
| Clothes | + 909% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 909% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (76,843 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 351% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (268,951 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 1615% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (288,162 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 527% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (192,108 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (2,978 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (11,526 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 231% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 231% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (1,537 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (38,422 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 2073% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (57,632 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (4,803 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (8,405 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 381% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (8,645 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (961 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (2,882 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (28,816 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 694% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (57,632 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (7,684 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (96,054 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (1,921 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (4,995 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (11,526 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 711% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (672,377 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (961 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (192,108 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 462% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (4,842 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 229 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria
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