Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Solomon Islands is 1.13 times less expensive as compared to India.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Solomon Islands and India. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Solomon Islands and India.
We always try to give you the latest data, but sometimes mistakes might occur. If you think some content on our site is not updated, please let us know by emailing us at: info.comparedoo@gmail.com
 Indicators  | Solomon Islands  | India  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,500 SBD (420 USD) | 30,000 INR (360 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 5,000 SBD (600 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 7,500 SBD (900 USD) | 75,000 INR (900 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,500 SBD (300 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 3,500 SBD (420 USD) | 25,000 INR (300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 5,000 SBD (600 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 5 % | 8 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 0.2 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in Solomon Islands is 1.13 times more expensive than India.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 12,000 SBD (1,440 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 350 SBD (42 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 134.86% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Solomon Islands costs 2.40 times more compared to India.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 160.87% more in Solomon Islands compared to India.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 18 SBD (2.16 USD) | 60 INR (0.72 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 14 SBD (1.68 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 4 SBD (0.48 USD) | 20 INR (0.24 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 12 SBD (1.44 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 35 SBD (4.20 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 55 SBD (6.60 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 50 SBD (6 USD) | 250 INR (3 USD) |
In Solomon Islands, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.57 times more expensive than the cost in India.
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 137.97% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 150 INR (1.80 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 12 SBD (1.44 USD) | 60 INR (0.72 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 22 SBD (2.64 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 18 SBD (2.16 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 15 SBD (1.80 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 25 SBD (3 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 40 INR (0.48 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 2.58 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 120 SBD (14.40 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 15 SBD (1.80 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 120 SBD (14.40 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 40 SBD (4.80 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 235.82% more in Solomon Islands compared to India.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 40 SBD (4.80 USD) | 400 INR (4.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 15 SBD (1.80 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 25 SBD (3 USD) | 150 INR (1.80 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 70 SBD (8.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 130 SBD (15.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.32 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 15 SBD (1.80 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 1,000 SBD (120 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 SBD (1.20 USD) | 20 INR (0.24 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 50 SBD (6 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.78 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 90,000 SBD (10,800 USD) | 1,500,000 INR (18,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 600 SBD (72 USD) | 20,000 INR (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 10 SBD (1.20 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 38 SBD (4.56 USD) | 400 INR (4.80 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 100 SBD 12 USD | 100 INR 1.20 USD |
You would have to pay 1.67 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Solomon Islands compared to that of India.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 350 SBD (42 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 250 SBD (30 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 350 SBD (42 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 800 SBD (96 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,500 SBD (180 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 1,000 SBD (120 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 5.43 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 1,500 SBD (180 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Haircuts  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 2.81 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 750 SBD (90 USD) | 3,000 INR (36 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 250 SBD (30 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 1,200 SBD (144 USD) | 8,000 INR (96 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 800 SBD (96 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 700 SBD (84 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 60 SBD (7.20 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 60 SBD (7.20 USD) | 250 INR (3 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 70 INR (0.84 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 800 SBD (96 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Sportswear  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 2.93 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 250 SBD (30 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,200 SBD (144 USD) | 10,000 INR (120 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,000 SBD (120 USD) | 8,000 INR (96 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 600 SBD (72 USD) | 3,000 INR (36 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 4,000 INR (48 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.53 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,500 SBD (180 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 2,000 SBD (240 USD) | 20,000 INR (240 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 2,500 SBD (300 USD) | 30,000 INR (360 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 4,000 SBD (480 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 10,000 SBD (1,200 USD) | 100,000 INR (1,200 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 15,000 SBD (1,800 USD) | 150,000 INR (1,800 USD) |
After School Activities  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 3,500 INR (42 USD) |
Tutoring  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
School Supplies  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.01 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 120 SBD (14.40 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 350 SBD (42 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 250 SBD (30 USD) | 600 INR (7.20 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 50 SBD (6 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Bowling  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 50 SBD (6 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Video Games  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 60 SBD (7.20 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 600 SBD (72 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.25 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 2,500 INR (30 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Art Classes  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 600 INR (7.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 60 SBD (7.20 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 120 SBD (14.40 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Educational Software  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.00 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 7,000 SBD (840 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 5,500 SBD (660 USD) | 35,000 INR (420 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 83.33 SBD per hour (10 USD) | 500 INR per hour (6 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 SBD (120 USD) | 10,000 INR (120 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 28 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 8 % | 12 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 45 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 6,000 SBD (720 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, you would earn 1.45 times more salary as compared to India.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | India |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 70 SBD (8.40 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.32 times less in Solomon Islands, as compared to India.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Solomon Islands and India.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.
