Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 311% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 311% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (₨4,061) | ₨916 | + 344% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (₨5,076) | ₨1,082 | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (₨1,523) | ₨533 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (₨1,184) | ₨230 | + 415% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (₨2,707) | ₨315 | + 758% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (₨677) | ₨165 | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (₨8,122) | ₨836 | + 871% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (₨1,015) | ₨279 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (₨1,015) | ₨114 | + 789% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (₨961) | ₨391 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (₨3,046) | ₨2,569 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (₨1,523) | ₨216 | + 604% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (₨474) | ₨144 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 254% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (₨882,532) | ₨137,741 | + 541% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (₨135,366) | ₨58,708 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (₨118,445) | ₨21,580 | + 449% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (₨512,242) | ₨79,067 | + 548% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,699 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨17,044 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (₨11,916) | ₨2,308 | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (₨81,220) | ₨58,431 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (₨6,768) | ₨29,384 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (₨1,354) | ₨1,281 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (₨3,384) | ₨625 | + 441% | |
| Clothes | + 340% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 340% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (₨13,537) | ₨4,832 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (₨47,378) | ₨9,004 | + 426% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (₨50,762) | ₨13,089 | + 288% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (₨33,841) | ₨13,255 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| 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 | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (₨525) | ₨272 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (₨2,030) | ₨4,030 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (₨271) | ₨230 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (₨6,768) | ₨838 | + 708% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (₨10,152) | ₨3,307 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (₨846) | ₨1,222 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (₨1,481) | ₨649 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (₨1,523) | ₨557 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (₨169) | ₨396 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (₨508) | ₨217 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (₨5,076) | ₨495 | + 926% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (₨10,152) | ₨3,859 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (₨1,354) | ₨1,827 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (₨16,921) | ₨8,435 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (₨338) | ₨2,877 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (₨880) | ₨566 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (₨2,030) | ₨979 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (₨118,445) | ₨149,999 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (₨169) | ₨255 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (₨33,841) | ₨5,226 | + 548% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (₨853) | ₨637 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 633 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan
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