Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (4,034 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (4,457 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (1,714 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (792 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (1,956 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 989 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,019 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,236 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (2,190 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (1,142 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (5,622 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (1,278 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 528 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (1,332,828 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (704,536 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (66,441 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 319,785 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 184,708 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 7,649 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 SI$ (5,111 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (127,771 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (10,222 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (767 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (958 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (4,089 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,349 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 46,330 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 37,979 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (447 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (9,200 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (409 ₦) | 526 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (7,666 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (767 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (409 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (1,147 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (153 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,631 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (15,333 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,345 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (40,887 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (3,322 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (2,276 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (2,062 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (7,666 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 SI$ (1,022 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 277 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria
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