Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (3,475 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (3,840 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (1,477 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (683 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (1,686 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 686 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,314 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,258 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (1,887 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (984 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (4,844 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (1,101 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 370 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (1,148,423 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (607,059 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (57,249 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 336,264 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 280,671 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 12,211 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (55,047 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 529% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (110,093 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (8,807 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (661 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (826 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (3,523 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,494 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 14,247 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 21,849 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (385 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (7,927 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (352 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (6,606 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (661 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (352 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (988 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (132 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,448 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (13,211 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,961 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (35,230 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (2,862 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (1,961 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (1,777 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (6,606 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (1,761 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,134 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria
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