Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (₨1,477) | ₨588 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (₨1,632) | ₨653 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (₨628) | ₨249 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (₨290) | ₨110 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (₨717) | ₨123 | + 484% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨116 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨492 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨180 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (₨802) | ₨46 | + 1626% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (₨418) | ₨359 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (₨2,059) | ₨2,731 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (₨468) | ₨127 | + 269% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨57 | - | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 223% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (₨488,169) | ₨56,028 | + 771% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (₨258,047) | ₨35,811 | + 621% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (₨24,335) | ₨8,975 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨49,793 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨29,925 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨8,086 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (₨23,399) | ₨2,480 | + 843% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (₨46,798) | ₨38,897 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (₨3,744) | ₨12,402 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (₨281) | ₨593 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (₨351) | ₨791 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (₨1,498) | ₨2,103 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,538 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,562 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,556 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,949,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (₨164) | ₨112 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (₨3,369) | ₨1,909 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (₨150) | ₨311 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨401 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (₨2,808) | ₨1,486 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (₨281) | ₨301 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (₨150) | ₨305 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (₨420) | ₨190 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (₨56) | ₨126 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨388 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (₨5,616) | ₨1,486 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,191 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,767 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (₨14,975) | ₨3,552 | + 322% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (₨1,217) | ₨885 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (₨834) | ₨327 | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (₨755) | ₨393 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (₨2,808) | ₨4,010 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (₨749) | ₨216 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,044 prices entered by 475 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan
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