Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Solomon Islands is 1.36 times more expensive as compared to Nepal.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Solomon Islands and Nepal. 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 Nepal.
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 Indicators  | Solomon Islands  | Nepal  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,500 SBD (420 USD) | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 5,000 SBD (600 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 7,500 SBD (900 USD) | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,500 SBD (300 USD) | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 3,500 SBD (420 USD) | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 5,000 SBD (600 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 5 % | 13 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Solomon Islands is 2.10 times more expensive than Nepal.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 12,000 SBD (1,440 USD) | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 350 SBD (42 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 91.57% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Solomon Islands costs 1.89 times more compared to Nepal.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 238.35% more in Solomon Islands compared to Nepal.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 18 SBD (2.16 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 14 SBD (1.68 USD) | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 4 SBD (0.48 USD) | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 12 SBD (1.44 USD) | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 35 SBD (4.20 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 55 SBD (6.60 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 50 SBD (6 USD) | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) |
In Solomon Islands, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.58 times more expensive than the cost in Nepal.
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 46.23% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 12 SBD (1.44 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 22 SBD (2.64 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 18 SBD (2.16 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 15 SBD (1.80 USD) | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 25 SBD (3 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.37 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 120 SBD (14.40 USD) | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 15 SBD (1.80 USD) | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 120 SBD (14.40 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 40 SBD (4.80 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 261.78% more in Solomon Islands compared to Nepal.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 40 SBD (4.80 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 15 SBD (1.80 USD) | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 25 SBD (3 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 70 SBD (8.40 USD) | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 130 SBD (15.60 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.86 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 15 SBD (1.80 USD) | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 1,000 SBD (120 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 SBD (1.20 USD) | 15 NPR (0.11 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 50 SBD (6 USD) | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 4.93 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 90,000 SBD (10,800 USD) | 1,000,000 NPR (7,600 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 600 SBD (72 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 10 SBD (1.20 USD) | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 38 SBD (4.56 USD) | 450 NPR (3.42 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 100 SBD 12 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.42 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Solomon Islands compared to that of Nepal.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 350 SBD (42 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 250 SBD (30 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 350 SBD (42 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 800 SBD (96 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,500 SBD (180 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 1,000 SBD (120 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 3.11 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 1,500 SBD (180 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Haircuts  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 7.22 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 750 SBD (90 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 250 SBD (30 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 7,000 NPR (53.20 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 1,200 SBD (144 USD) | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 800 SBD (96 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 700 SBD (84 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 60 SBD (7.20 USD) | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 60 SBD (7.20 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 20 SBD (2.40 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 800 SBD (96 USD) | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.45 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 250 SBD (30 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,200 SBD (144 USD) | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,000 SBD (120 USD) | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 600 SBD (72 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 500 SBD (60 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.04 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,500 SBD (180 USD) | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 2,000 SBD (240 USD) | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 2,500 SBD (300 USD) | 80,000 NPR (608 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 4,000 SBD (480 USD) | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 10,000 SBD (1,200 USD) | 200,000 NPR (1,520 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 15,000 SBD (1,800 USD) | 300,000 NPR (2,280 USD) |
After School Activities  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) |
Tutoring  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) |
School Supplies  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.43 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 120 SBD (14.40 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 200 SBD (24 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 350 SBD (42 USD) | 1,200 NPR (9.12 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 250 SBD (30 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 400 SBD (48 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 50 SBD (6 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Bowling  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 50 SBD (6 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Video Games  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 60 SBD (7.20 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 600 SBD (72 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 4.90 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 300 SBD (36 USD) | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Art Classes  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 60 SBD (7.20 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 120 SBD (14.40 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 30 SBD (3.60 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Educational Software  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 2.12 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 7,000 SBD (840 USD) | 50,000 NPR (380 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 5,500 SBD (660 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 83.33 SBD per hour (10 USD) | 400 NPR per hour (3.04 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 SBD (120 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 8 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 45 | 60 |
Median Household Income  | 6,000 SBD (720 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
If you lived in Solomon Islands, you would earn 2.20 times more salary as compared to Nepal.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 150 SBD (18 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 100 SBD (12 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 80 SBD (9.60 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 70 SBD (8.40 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.19 times more in Solomon Islands, as compared to Nepal.
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