Cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 13% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 7% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Adelaide | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 Kina (AU$10) | AU$22 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Kina (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 Kina (AU$5.60) | AU$5.36 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (AU$2.49) | AU$1.47 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Kina (AU$5.83) | AU$4.47 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kina (AU$4.95) | AU$4.53 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Kina (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Kina (AU$7) | AU$4.10 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Kina (AU$3.95) | AU$2.12 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kina (AU$3.05) | AU$4.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62 Kina (AU$25) | AU$16 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (AU$3.46) | AU$3.11 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.81 Kina (AU$2.35) | AU$2.20 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 92% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Adelaide | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,794 Kina (AU$4,772) | AU$2,196 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,089 Kina (AU$3,273) | AU$1,507 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 865 Kina (AU$350) | AU$236 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,814 Kina (AU$3,566) | AU$1,536 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,722 Kina (AU$1,911) | AU$1,103 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 343 Kina (AU$139) | AU$140 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 315 Kina (AU$127) | AU$65 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,098 Kina (AU$849) | AU$506 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540 Kina (AU$219) | AU$233 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Kina (AU$22) | AU$30 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 26% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Adelaide | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 164 Kina (AU$66) | AU$86 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 122 Kina (AU$49) | AU$70 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 251 Kina (AU$102) | AU$161 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 308 Kina (AU$125) | AU$125 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 37% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Adelaide | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,261 Kina (AU$30,857) | AU$30,663 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.79 Kina (AU$1.53) | AU$1.95 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98 Kina (AU$40) | AU$97 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 69 Kina (AU$28) | AU$21 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 9% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Adelaide | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Kina (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Kina (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 147 Kina (AU$60) | AU$67 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 Kina (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (AU$7) | AU$5.04 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Kina (AU$4.65) | AU$6 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (AU$3.64) | AU$3.25 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.86 Kina (AU$1.97) | AU$3.06 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 Kina (AU$16) | AU$26 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 20% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Moresby | Adelaide | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111 Kina (AU$45) | AU$64 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 Kina (AU$19) | AU$32 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 Kina (AU$53) | AU$216 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 199 Kina (AU$80) | AU$97 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Kina (AU$14) | AU$19 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (AU$4.54) | AU$4.86 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (AU$4.73) | AU$10 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$650 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.93 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 245 Kina (AU$99) | AU$53 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 Kina (AU$11) | AU$33 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
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