Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 304% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 304% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (₨4,107) | ₨851 | + 383% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (₨5,134) | ₨952 | + 439% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (₨1,540) | ₨348 | + 342% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (₨1,198) | ₨168 | + 612% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (₨2,738) | ₨282 | + 871% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (₨684) | ₨250 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (₨8,214) | ₨1,139 | + 621% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (₨1,027) | ₨290 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (₨1,027) | ₨122 | + 738% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (₨972) | ₨549 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (₨3,080) | ₨2,784 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (₨1,540) | ₨289 | + 434% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (₨479) | ₨191 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (₨892,521) | ₨115,670 | + 672% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (₨136,898) | ₨70,950 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (₨119,786) | ₨25,995 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (₨518,040) | ₨59,502 | + 771% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨50,821 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨20,152 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (₨12,051) | ₨2,097 | + 475% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (₨82,139) | ₨71,636 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (₨6,845) | ₨23,262 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (₨1,369) | ₨1,718 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (₨3,422) | ₨1,977 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 544% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 544% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (₨13,690) | ₨3,426 | + 300% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (₨47,914) | ₨6,254 | + 666% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (₨51,337) | ₨13,199 | + 289% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (₨34,225) | ₨8,569 | + 299% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (₨530) | ₨270 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (₨2,053) | ₨4,626 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (₨274) | ₨1,015 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (₨6,845) | ₨1,391 | + 392% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (₨10,267) | ₨3,667 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (₨856) | ₨521 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (₨1,497) | ₨922 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (₨1,540) | ₨736 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (₨171) | ₨249 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (₨513) | ₨242 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (₨5,134) | ₨860 | + 497% | |
| Entertainment | + 239% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 239% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (₨10,267) | ₨3,545 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (₨1,369) | ₨2,089 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (₨17,112) | ₨7,109 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (₨342) | ₨880 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (₨890) | ₨669 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (₨2,053) | ₨1,106 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (₨119,786) | ₨119,622 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (₨171) | ₨3.79 | + 4411% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (₨34,225) | ₨3,764 | + 809% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (₨863) | ₨415 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,740 prices entered by 452 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan
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