- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Kazakhstan
- Lae
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lae, Papua New Guinea compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 181% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Kina (5,562 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28 Kina (2,699 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (1,603 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (613 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Kina (908 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.50 Kina (540 KZT) | 526 KZT | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Kina (1,436 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (1,996 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 409% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 Kina (442 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kina (1,047 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 532% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Kina (6,380 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 325% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (785 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.50 Kina (442 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 400% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 7% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Kina (245,366 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Kina (127,591 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Kina (6,870 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 Kina (117,776 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 650 Kina (63,795 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50 Kina (4,907 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Kina (2,454 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 123,925 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (58,888 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,647 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (785 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 36% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 Kina (27,481 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kina (2,748 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (29,444 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425 Kina (41,712 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 26% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,500 Kina (5,152,695 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.08 Kina (303 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 129% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (3,926 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,512 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Kina (19,629 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 682 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 Kina (2,221 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 237% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Kina (2,944 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 312% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 415 KZT | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00 Kina (491 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Kina (4,417 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 270% | |||
| Entertainment in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 270% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Kina (9,815 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Kina (3,926 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,878 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 Kina (24,537 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (2,944 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (2,192 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 280% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Kina (1,384 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 361% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,000 Kina (196,293 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | + 232% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (98 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 625% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Kina (117,776 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 690% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Kina (2,192 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 777% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 518 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 92% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,033,910 KZT
(10,534 Kina)
in Lae
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
538,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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