MigrantoCost of living in the Solomon Islands
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in the Solomon Islands
Spending runs from SBD 408 a month in the poorest fifth to SBD 2,470 in the richest
Per person, whole country
SBD 969
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
SBD 408richest 20%
SBD 2,470
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Key facts
The cost of living in the Solomon Islands in numbers
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs SBD 6,010 here against SBD 6,310 in Kiribati, the closest on price.
How living costs in the Solomon Islands compare
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What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in the Solomon Islands against other countries
No price survey covers this country, so it is not placed on the scale.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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SBD 408/mo
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SBD 5,060
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SBD 4,650
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in the Solomon Islands?
A typical person in the Solomon Islands spends about SBD 969 a month — around SBD 11,600 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in the Solomon Islands?
By spending, The Solomon Islands ranks #146 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about SBD 969 a month, the poorest 20% about SBD 408 and the richest 20% about SBD 2,470. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in the Solomon Islands in US dollars?
The cost of living in the Solomon Islands is about $121 a month, or roughly $1,452 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in the Solomon Islands?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about SBD 408 a month per person, a typical one around SBD 969, and a comfortable life around SBD 1,360. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the Solomon Islands an expensive country to live in?
No. The Solomon Islands is more expensive than 21% of countries worldwide and ranks 11th of 11 in Oceania by cost of living.
What currency is used in the Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands uses the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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