Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (6,710 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (8,387 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (2,516 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (1,957 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (4,473 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (1,118 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (13,419 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 923% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (1,677 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (1,677 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (1,588 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (5,032 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (2,516 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (783 ₦) | 642 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (1,458,158 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (223,658 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (195,700 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (846,348 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 237,787 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 88,435 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (19,688 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (134,195 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (11,183 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (2,237 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (5,591 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Clothes | + 386% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 386% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (22,366 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (78,280 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 536% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (83,872 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (55,914 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (867 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (3,355 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (447 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (11,183 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 586% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (16,774 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (1,398 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (2,446 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (2,516 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (280 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (839 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (8,387 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 396% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (16,774 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (2,237 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (27,957 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (559 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (1,454 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (3,355 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 571% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (195,700 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (280 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 1077% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (55,914 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (1,409 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria
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