- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 SI$ (₨1,351) | ₨528 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 SI$ (₨486) | ₨604 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨214 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ (₨324) | ₨108 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 SI$ (₨627) | ₨121 | + 420% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (₨211) | ₨82 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨437 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (₨259) | ₨153 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨40 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨314 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ (₨1,945) | ₨2,141 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (₨81) | ₨55 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ (₨315,317) | ₨57,018 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨35,866 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨7,949 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨44,615 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,314 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,795 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (₨20,265) | ₨2,652 | + 664% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨39,920 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,091 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 SI$ (₨195) | ₨947 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,542 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,026 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,025 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,302 | - | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,796,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SI$ (₨135) | ₨89 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 SI$ (₨3,891) | ₨2,526 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨639 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ (₨3,242) | ₨2,133 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨268 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ (₨486) | ₨142 | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨109 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (₨1,621) | ₨627 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 320 SI$ (₨5,188) | ₨1,501 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,126 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,095 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨526 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 SI$ (₨486) | ₨391 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 SI$ (₨491) | ₨548 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,850 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨182 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,484 prices entered by 549 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
16.212
PKR
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan
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