Cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 30 Kina (C$11) | C$20 | 47% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 25 Kina (C$9) | C$10 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 18 Kina (C$6) | C$5.78 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 6 Kina (C$2.25) | C$1.98 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 13 Kina (C$4.75) | C$4.18 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 17 Kina (C$6) | C$3.04 | 101% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 26 Kina (C$9) | C$10 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 12 Kina (C$4.11) | C$4.24 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 9 Kina (C$3.37) | C$3.76 | 11% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 9 Kina (C$3.03) | C$3.41 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 76 Kina (C$27) | C$19 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 7 Kina (C$2.61) | C$2.48 | 5% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 5.94 Kina (C$2.11) | C$1.93 | 9% |
| Housing in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 11,514 Kina (C$4,086) | C$2,136 | 91% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 6,120 Kina (C$2,171) | C$1,241 | 75% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 666 Kina (C$236) | C$133 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,692 Kina (C$1,665) | C$1,120 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 3,900 Kina (C$1,384) | C$806 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 333 Kina (C$118) | C$66 | 78% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 294 Kina (C$104) | C$54 | 93% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,451 Kina (C$870) | C$311 | 179% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 550 Kina (C$195) | C$97 | 102% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 35 Kina (C$12) | C$10 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 49 Kina (C$17) | C$25 | 31% |
| Clothes in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 114 Kina (C$40) | C$60 | 33% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 132 Kina (C$47) | C$39 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 234 Kina (C$83) | C$98 | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 214 Kina (C$76) | C$117 | 35% |
| Transportation in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 58,304 Kina (C$20,689) | C$22,942 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 3.71 Kina (C$1.32) | C$1.39 | 6% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 98 Kina (C$35) | C$67 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 56 Kina (C$20) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 26 Kina (C$9) | C$8 | 10% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 25 Kina (C$9) | C$22 | 59% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 167 Kina (C$59) | C$77 | 23% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 17 Kina (C$6) | C$6 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 16 Kina (C$5.58) | C$3.85 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 13 Kina (C$4.57) | C$4.28 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 9 Kina (C$3.26) | C$3.11 | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 4.78 Kina (C$1.69) | C$2.46 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 44 Kina (C$16) | C$20 | 22% |
| Entertainment in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 112 Kina (C$40) | C$52 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 47 Kina (C$17) | C$26 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 222 Kina (C$79) | C$117 | 33% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 205 Kina (C$73) | C$96 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 31 Kina (C$11) | C$9 | 17% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 12 Kina (C$4.16) | C$5.42 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 12 Kina (C$4.28) | C$7 | 35% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 2,446 Kina (C$868) | C$647 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.67 Kina (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | 71% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 184 Kina (C$65) | C$35 | 85% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 25 Kina (C$9) | C$11 | 18% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,746 (19,010 Kina) in Port Moresby to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.