- 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 | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 19% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Kina (£14) | £15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28 Kina (£7) | £5.50 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (£3.91) | £3.36 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (£1.50) | £0.80 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Kina (£2.22) | £2.15 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.50 Kina (£1.32) | £1.42 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Kina (£3.51) | £4.91 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (£4.87) | £1.69 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 Kina (£1.08) | £0.84 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kina (£2.56) | £1.64 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Kina (£16) | £7 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (£1.92) | £1.80 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.50 Kina (£1.08) | £0.86 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Kina (£599) | £1,307 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Kina (£312) | £1,091 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Kina (£17) | £186 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 Kina (£288) | £686 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 650 Kina (£156) | £568 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50 Kina (£12) | £154 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Kina (£5.99) | £22 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £351 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (£144) | £80 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (£1.92) | £11 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 Kina (£67) | £67 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kina (£7) | £32 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (£72) | £60 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425 Kina (£102) | £64 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,500 Kina (£12,581) | £17,989 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.08 Kina (£0.74) | £1.14 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (£10) | £3.17 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Kina (£48) | £73 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.55 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 Kina (£5.42) | £1.49 | + 264% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Kina (£7) | £3.50 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.63 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00 Kina (£1.20) | £1.96 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Kina (£11) | £14 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 109% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Kina (£24) | £36 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Kina (£10) | £18 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £67 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 Kina (£60) | £56 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (£7) | £7 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (£5.35) | £2.76 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Kina (£3.38) | £3.65 | - 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,000 Kina (£479) | £122 | + 292% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (£0.24) | £0.04 | + 499% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Kina (£288) | £37 | + 668% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Kina (£5.35) | £9 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 361 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,524
(14,706 Kina)
in Lae.
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