- 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 | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 22% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Kina (£14) | £15 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28 Kina (£7) | £5.50 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (£4.00) | £3.36 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (£1.53) | £0.80 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Kina (£2.26) | £2.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.50 Kina (£1.35) | £1.42 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Kina (£3.58) | £4.91 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (£4.98) | £1.69 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 Kina (£1.10) | £0.81 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kina (£2.61) | £1.64 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Kina (£16) | £7 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (£1.96) | £1.80 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.50 Kina (£1.10) | £0.71 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Kina (£612) | £1,307 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Kina (£318) | £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 (£294) | £686 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 650 Kina (£159) | £568 | - 72% | |
| 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 (£6) | £22 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £351 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (£147) | £80 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (£1.96) | £12 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 Kina (£69) | £67 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kina (£7) | £32 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (£73) | £60 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425 Kina (£104) | £64 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,500 Kina (£12,853) | £17,989 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.08 Kina (£0.75) | £1.14 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 19% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (£10) | £3.17 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Kina (£49) | £73 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.55 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 Kina (£5.54) | £1.49 | + 272% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Kina (£7) | £3.31 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.53 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00 Kina (£1.22) | £1.81 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Kina (£11) | £15 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 131% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Kina (£24) | £35 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Kina (£10) | £18 | - 46% | |
| 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 (£61) | £56 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (£7) | £7 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (£5.47) | £2.76 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Kina (£3.45) | £3.68 | - 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,000 Kina (£490) | £122 | + 300% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (£0.24) | £0.04 | + 512% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Kina (£294) | £37 | + 685% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Kina (£5.47) | £9 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 379 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,120
(16,831 Kina)
in Lae
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,100
in Aberdeen.
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