- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Kazakhstan
- Lae
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lae, Papua New Guinea compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 150% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Kina (4,603 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 Kina (2,211 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (1,593 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 Kina (547 KZT) | 326 KZT | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Kina (1,118 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.28 Kina (550 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Kina (1,249 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (2,116 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 376% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 Kina (468 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kina (1,119 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 576% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Kina (5,744 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 283% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (806 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 Kina (416 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 260% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 8% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,450 Kina (254,940 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Kina (135,274 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Kina (7,284 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 Kina (124,869 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 650 Kina (67,637 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50 Kina (5,203 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Kina (2,601 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,776 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (62,434 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,370 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (832 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 31% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 Kina (29,136 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kina (2,914 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (31,217 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425 Kina (44,224 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 52% | |
| 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 (5,462,998 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.08 Kina (321 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,618 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 132% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (4,162 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,335 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Kina (20,811 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Kina (1,836 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Kina (3,122 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 272% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kina (999 KZT) | 411 KZT | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00 Kina (520 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Kina (3,812 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 230% | |||
| Entertainment in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 230% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Kina (10,406 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Kina (4,162 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 54% | |
| 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 (26,014 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Kina (6,764 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (2,324 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 303% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (1,267 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 322% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,950 Kina (306,968 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (104 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 669% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Kina (124,869 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 738% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Kina (2,324 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 830% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 478 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
104.057
KZT
/
PGK
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Cost of living in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 84% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,029,068 KZT
(9,889 Kina)
in Lae
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
559,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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