- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Kazakhstan
- Lae
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lae, Papua New Guinea compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 147% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Kina (4,543 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 Kina (2,182 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (1,572 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 Kina (539 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Kina (1,103 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.28 Kina (543 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Kina (1,232 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (2,088 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 Kina (462 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kina (1,105 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 567% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Kina (5,669 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 278% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (796 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 Kina (411 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 241% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 10% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,450 Kina (251,609 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Kina (133,507 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Kina (7,189 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 Kina (123,237 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 650 Kina (66,753 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50 Kina (5,135 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Kina (2,567 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,776 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (61,619 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,370 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (822 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 32% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 Kina (28,755 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kina (2,876 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (30,809 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425 Kina (43,646 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 25% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,500 Kina (5,391,622 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.08 Kina (317 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 131% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (4,108 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,861 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Kina (20,540 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 325% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Kina (1,812 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Kina (3,081 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 267% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kina (986 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00 Kina (513 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Kina (3,762 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 225% | |||
| Entertainment in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 225% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Kina (10,270 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Kina (4,108 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,167 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 Kina (25,674 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Kina (6,675 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 262% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (2,294 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 297% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (1,250 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 317% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,950 Kina (302,958 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (103 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 658% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Kina (123,237 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 727% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Kina (2,294 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 817% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 456 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
102.698
KZT
/
PGK
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Cost of living in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 80% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 851,499 KZT
(8,291 Kina)
in Lae
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
474,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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