- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Australia
- Port Moresby
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 60% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Kina (AU$2.81) | AU$17 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8 Kina (AU$3.09) | AU$10 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.13 Kina (AU$2.10) | AU$5.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Kina (AU$3.92) | AU$1.56 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.83 Kina (AU$1.98) | AU$4.38 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44 Kina (AU$1.82) | AU$5.29 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Kina (AU$2.75) | AU$4.77 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60 Kina (AU$1.47) | AU$4.26 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.66 Kina (AU$2.32) | AU$5.56 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.84 Kina (AU$1.98) | AU$5.58 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 Kina (AU$6) | AU$15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (AU$3.19) | AU$3.71 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.58 Kina (AU$1.06) | AU$3.01 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 12% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,883 Kina (AU$2,410) | AU$2,563 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,195 Kina (AU$1,309) | AU$1,656 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 116 Kina (AU$48) | AU$264 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,083 Kina (AU$853) | AU$1,421 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,669 Kina (AU$1,093) | AU$1,042 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 58 Kina (AU$24) | AU$132 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 311 Kina (AU$127) | AU$67 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,137 Kina (AU$875) | AU$1,162 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 Kina (AU$243) | AU$238 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 Kina (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 Kina (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 60% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 66 Kina (AU$27) | AU$104 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90 Kina (AU$37) | AU$77 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 105 Kina (AU$43) | AU$150 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75 Kina (AU$31) | AU$132 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 70% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,762 Kina (AU$15,058) | AU$25,495 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.99 Kina (AU$0.82) | AU$1.54 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33 Kina (AU$13) | AU$128 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 63 Kina (AU$26) | AU$21 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 5% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Kina (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 Kina (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173 Kina (AU$71) | AU$49 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 Kina (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 Kina (AU$5.66) | AU$5.30 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Kina (AU$5.11) | AU$6 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (AU$3.59) | AU$2.94 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.27 Kina (AU$2.16) | AU$4.25 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (AU$18) | AU$27 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 51% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 Kina (AU$52) | AU$50 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Kina (AU$11) | AU$36 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 98 Kina (AU$40) | AU$195 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 Kina (AU$21) | AU$70 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 Kina (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.89 Kina (AU$1.59) | AU$3.74 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Kina (AU$2.89) | AU$6 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,717 Kina (AU$1,113) | AU$552 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Kina (AU$0.12) | AU$1.02 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 76 Kina (AU$31) | AU$69 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7 Kina (AU$2.88) | AU$20 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,112 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.40962
AUD
/
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Cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 44% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,400
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$4,675
(11,414 Kina)
in Port Moresby.
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