- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 SI$ (2,021 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 SI$ (4,941 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 SI$ (1,797 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ (898 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 SI$ (2,048 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (584 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,189 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (719 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 942 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 SI$ (1,021 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ (5,390 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 373 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (225 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ (873,656 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 235,474 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 28,635 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 204,970 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 107,913 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 18,994 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (56,148 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 695% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 119,290 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 33,500 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,142 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (842 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,845 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,919 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,566 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 SI$ (494 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 212 SI$ (9,509 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,740 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ (8,984 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,106 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,336 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ (1,348 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 478 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (4,492 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (13,475 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,246 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (35,934 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (2,920 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 SI$ (2,208 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 SI$ (1,701 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 196% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,751 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (1,797 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,293 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria
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