- Cost of Living
- Solomon Islands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 SI$ (₨780) | ₨561 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 SI$ (₨1,906) | ₨654 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 SI$ (₨693) | ₨222 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 SI$ (₨346) | ₨108 | + 222% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 SI$ (₨790) | ₨122 | + 546% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SI$ (₨225) | ₨81 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨601 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SI$ (₨277) | ₨157 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨40 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 SI$ (₨394) | ₨283 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 SI$ (₨2,079) | ₨2,980 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 SI$ (₨87) | ₨57 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,450 SI$ (₨336,952) | ₨55,913 | + 503% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨35,841 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,271 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨45,604 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨28,662 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨7,054 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (₨21,655) | ₨2,745 | + 689% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨41,233 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,254 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨504 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (₨325) | ₨1,031 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,511 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,906 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,587 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,399 | - | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,201,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 SI$ (₨191) | ₨92 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 212 SI$ (₨3,667) | ₨2,619 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨774 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 SI$ (₨3,465) | ₨2,396 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨458 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨326 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨361 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SI$ (₨520) | ₨156 | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨111 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 SI$ (₨1,732) | ₨585 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (₨5,197) | ₨1,463 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,197 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (₨13,859) | ₨3,261 | + 325% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (₨1,126) | ₨1,228 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 SI$ (₨851) | ₨400 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 SI$ (₨656) | ₨548 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,507 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,895 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (₨693) | ₨275 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,363 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan
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