Cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Kina (C$9) | C$23 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina (C$8) | C$12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 Kina (C$4.82) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (C$2.26) | C$2.09 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Kina (C$7) | C$4.37 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 Kina (C$5.33) | C$3.95 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Kina (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Kina (C$4.79) | C$4.85 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Kina (C$3.41) | C$3.95 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (C$3.24) | C$3.64 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79 Kina (C$27) | C$21 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (C$3.30) | C$2.77 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.67 Kina (C$1.97) | C$2.11 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,164 Kina (C$3,528) | C$2,417 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,192 Kina (C$1,802) | C$1,456 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Kina (C$243) | C$120 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,889 Kina (C$2,739) | C$1,347 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,418 Kina (C$1,881) | C$985 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 340 Kina (C$118) | C$69 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Kina (C$97) | C$63 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,235 Kina (C$776) | C$311 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (C$208) | C$140 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 Kina (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 Kina (C$17) | C$23 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 187 Kina (C$65) | C$57 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 Kina (C$61) | C$41 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 231 Kina (C$80) | C$105 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 Kina (C$106) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,248 Kina (C$23,691) | C$24,609 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.93 Kina (C$1.36) | C$1.65 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 Kina (C$39) | C$60 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 Kina (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Kina (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Kina (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158 Kina (C$55) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Kina (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 Kina (C$5.86) | C$4.17 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Kina (C$5.95) | C$4.59 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (C$2.96) | C$3.11 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Kina (C$2.52) | C$3.02 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (C$13) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 112 Kina (C$39) | C$55 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45 Kina (C$16) | C$26 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 Kina (C$76) | C$135 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Kina (C$69) | C$96 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 Kina (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 Kina (C$4.79) | C$4.71 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Kina (C$3.94) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,470 Kina (C$857) | C$647 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.70 Kina (C$0.59) | C$0.24 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 245 Kina (C$85) | C$37 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (C$9) | C$13 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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