Cost of living in Solomon Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solomon Islands is 190% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 SI$ (руб 1,163) | руб 496 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 SI$ (руб 1,453) | руб 370 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 SI$ (руб 436) | руб 195 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 SI$ (руб 339) | руб 85 | + 300% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 SI$ (руб 775) | руб 119 | + 551% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SI$ (руб 194) | руб 197 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 SI$ (руб 2,325) | руб 431 | + 440% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 SI$ (руб 291) | руб 111 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 SI$ (руб 291) | руб 50 | + 476% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 SI$ (руб 275) | руб 78 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 SI$ (руб 872) | руб 726 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 SI$ (руб 436) | руб 148 | + 194% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 SI$ (руб 136) | руб 45 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Solomon Islands is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,078 SI$ (руб 252,636) | руб 91,679 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000 SI$ (руб 38,750) | руб 56,538 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 SI$ (руб 33,906) | руб 9,374 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,137 SI$ (руб 146,635) | руб 45,680 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 28,184 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 6,168 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 352 SI$ (руб 3,411) | руб 491 | + 595% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400 SI$ (руб 23,250) | руб 25,097 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 SI$ (руб 1,938) | руб 10,146 | - 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 SI$ (руб 388) | руб 626 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 SI$ (руб 969) | руб 1,061 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Solomon Islands is 155% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 SI$ (руб 3,875) | руб 5,476 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,400 SI$ (руб 13,563) | руб 3,659 | + 271% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 SI$ (руб 14,531) | руб 7,691 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 SI$ (руб 9,688) | руб 8,501 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Solomon Islands is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,157,330 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 SI$ (руб 150) | руб 51 | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 SI$ (руб 581) | руб 2,318 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Solomon Islands is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 SI$ (руб 78) | руб 511 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 SI$ (руб 1,938) | руб 686 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 SI$ (руб 2,906) | руб 1,858 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 SI$ (руб 242) | руб 385 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 SI$ (руб 424) | руб 259 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 SI$ (руб 436) | руб 285 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 SI$ (руб 48) | руб 115 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 SI$ (руб 145) | руб 154 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 SI$ (руб 1,453) | руб 842 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Solomon Islands is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Solomon Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SI$ (руб 2,906) | руб 1,814 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 SI$ (руб 388) | руб 723 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,974 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 SI$ (руб 4,844) | руб 3,857 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 SI$ (руб 97) | руб 461 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 SI$ (руб 252) | руб 217 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 SI$ (руб 581) | руб 259 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 SI$ (руб 33,906) | руб 71,350 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 SI$ (руб 48) | руб 2.76 | + 1658% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 SI$ (руб 9,688) | руб 4,408 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 SI$ (руб 244) | руб 205 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,240 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands is 88% more expensive than in Russia
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