Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (₨1,944) | ₨519 | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (₨2,148) | ₨742 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (₨826) | ₨215 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (₨382) | ₨119 | + 220% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (₨943) | ₨168 | + 460% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨102 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨658 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨194 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (₨1,055) | ₨51 | + 1955% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (₨550) | ₨220 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (₨2,710) | ₨2,141 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (₨616) | ₨170 | + 263% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨77 | - | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (₨642,374) | ₨65,360 | + 883% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (₨339,560) | ₨44,450 | + 664% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (₨32,022) | ₨14,918 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨47,849 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨10,123 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100 SI$ (₨2,463) | ₨2,270 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (₨61,581) | ₨53,975 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (₨4,926) | ₨18,356 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (₨369) | ₨851 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (₨462) | ₨797 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (₨1,971) | ₨4,868 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨7,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,357 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,106 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (₨215) | ₨146 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (₨4,434) | ₨4,073 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (₨197) | ₨237 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (₨3,695) | ₨1,768 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (₨369) | ₨575 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (₨197) | ₨371 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (₨553) | ₨352 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (₨74) | ₨116 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨681 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (₨7,390) | ₨2,016 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,908 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (₨19,706) | ₨4,907 | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (₨1,601) | ₨1,025 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (₨1,097) | ₨469 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (₨994) | ₨513 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (₨3,695) | ₨4,729 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 SI$ (₨493) | ₨237 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 924 prices entered by 316 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan
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