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Prices and Cost of Living in Solomon Islands

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Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living

The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Solomon Islands. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.

Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.

1 day

Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 38.13 PLN

Mid-range products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 50.14 PLN

Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 4 April 2025.

How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Solomon Islands?

When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 82.07 SBD (38.13 PLN) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 108 SBD (50.14 PLN) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.

Budget and shopping basket update: 4 April 2025

Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.

Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.

BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).

TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).

FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.

Prices in Solomon Islands

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Solomon Islands, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)16.88 PLN
Banana (1kg)4.65 PLN
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)48.78 PLN
Chicken Fillets (1kg)36.24 PLN
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)14.87 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)9.15 PLN
Eggs (regular) (12)20.44 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)13.94 PLN
Lettuce (1 head)2.32 PLN
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)5.17 PLN
Local Cheese (1kg)66.44 PLN
Milk (regular), (1 liter)11.15 PLN
Onion (1kg)11.38 PLN
Oranges (1kg)23.23 PLN
Potato (1kg)17.19 PLN
Rice (white), (1kg)4.65 PLN
Tomato (1kg)15.36 PLN
Water (1.5 liter bottle)5.81 PLN

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)15.49 PLN
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)9.29 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)17.42 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)11.62 PLN
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)58.08 PLN
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course209 PLN
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant20.91 PLN
Water (0.33 liter bottle)4.65 PLN

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Solomon Islands vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 33.33 SBD (15.49 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 20 SBD (9.29 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 125 SBD (58.08 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 450 SBD (209 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 45 SBD (20.91 PLN).

Public Transportation Prices

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)1.39 PLN
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)46.46 PLN
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)4.65 PLN

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat16.26 PLN
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult232 PLN
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)23.23 PLN

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre2 246 PLN
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre2 555 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre10 454 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre5 730 PLN

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Solomon Islands?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Solomon Islands varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 5500 SBD (2555 PLN) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 4833 SBD (2246 PLN) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 700000 SBD (325220 PLN) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre325 220 PLN
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre232 300 PLN

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)2 749 PLN
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in Solomon Islands. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 03/2023, latest data 03/2023.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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