Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 SI$ (₨1,560) | ₨477 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 SI$ (₨1,724) | ₨617 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 SI$ (₨663) | ₨253 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 SI$ (₨306) | ₨111 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 SI$ (₨757) | ₨146 | + 420% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨85 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨736 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨147 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 SI$ (₨847) | ₨52 | + 1541% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 SI$ (₨442) | ₨285 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 SI$ (₨2,174) | ₨1,607 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 SI$ (₨494) | ₨133 | + 271% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (₨515,460) | ₨65,208 | + 690% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,785 SI$ (₨272,473) | ₨40,675 | + 570% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 SI$ (₨25,696) | ₨11,662 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨44,902 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨32,659 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨8,932 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,250 SI$ (₨24,707) | ₨2,572 | + 861% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 SI$ (₨49,414) | ₨44,098 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (₨3,953) | ₨23,617 | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 SI$ (₨296) | ₨667 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 SI$ (₨371) | ₨516 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 SI$ (₨1,581) | ₨3,054 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,408 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,399 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,912 | - | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,463,580 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 SI$ (₨173) | ₨107 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 SI$ (₨3,558) | ₨2,108 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (₨158) | ₨260 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 SI$ (₨2,965) | ₨1,831 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨463 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 SI$ (₨296) | ₨350 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 SI$ (₨158) | ₨441 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 SI$ (₨444) | ₨189 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 SI$ (₨59) | ₨169 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨480 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (₨5,930) | ₨1,849 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,458 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 SI$ (₨15,813) | ₨3,680 | + 330% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 SI$ (₨1,285) | ₨850 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 SI$ (₨880) | ₨437 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 SI$ (₨798) | ₨435 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 SI$ (₨2,965) | ₨4,106 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 SI$ (₨791) | ₨267 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,831 prices entered by 463 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan
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