- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- United Kingdom
- Lae
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lae, Papua New Guinea compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Kina (£10) | £15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 Kina (£4.94) | £5.50 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (£3.56) | £3.42 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 Kina (£1.22) | £0.83 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Kina (£2.50) | £2.15 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.28 Kina (£1.23) | £1.37 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Kina (£2.79) | £4.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (£4.72) | £1.77 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 Kina (£1.05) | £0.79 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kina (£2.50) | £1.64 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Kina (£13) | £7 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (£1.80) | £1.76 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 Kina (£0.93) | £0.79 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,450 Kina (£569) | £1,307 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Kina (£302) | £1,091 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Kina (£16) | £181 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 Kina (£279) | £686 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 650 Kina (£151) | £568 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50 Kina (£12) | £117 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Kina (£5.81) | £22 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £356 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (£139) | £79 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (£1.86) | £12 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 Kina (£65) | £67 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kina (£7) | £32 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (£70) | £60 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425 Kina (£99) | £64 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,500 Kina (£12,199) | £17,989 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.08 Kina (£0.72) | £1.16 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (£9) | £3.17 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.75 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Kina (£46) | £61 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Kina (£4.10) | £1.39 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Kina (£7) | £3.14 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kina (£2.23) | £1.63 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00 Kina (£1.16) | £1.71 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Kina (£9) | £14 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 99% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Kina (£23) | £37 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Kina (£9) | £18 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £71 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 Kina (£58) | £56 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Kina (£15) | £8 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (£5.19) | £2.76 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (£2.83) | £4.16 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,950 Kina (£685) | £420 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (£0.23) | £0.04 | + 481% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Kina (£279) | £37 | + 645% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Kina (£5.19) | £9 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 289 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.23237
GBP
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PGK
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Cost of living in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,878
(16,690 Kina)
in Lae.
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