- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Kazakhstan
- Lae
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lae, Papua New Guinea compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 167% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Kina (4,719 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 Kina (2,267 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (1,633 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 Kina (560 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Kina (1,146 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.28 Kina (564 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Kina (1,280 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (2,169 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 425% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 Kina (480 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kina (1,148 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 593% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Kina (5,890 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 293% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (827 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 Kina (427 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 321% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,450 Kina (261,395 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Kina (138,699 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Kina (7,468 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 Kina (128,030 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 650 Kina (69,350 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50 Kina (5,335 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Kina (2,667 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,802 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (64,015 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,250 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (854 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 24% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 Kina (29,874 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kina (2,987 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (32,008 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425 Kina (45,344 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 29% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,500 Kina (5,601,315 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.08 Kina (329 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 139% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (4,268 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,727 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Kina (21,338 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 357% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Kina (1,883 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Kina (3,201 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 308% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kina (1,024 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00 Kina (533 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Kina (3,908 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 254% | |||
| Entertainment in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 254% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Kina (10,669 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Kina (4,268 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,830 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 Kina (26,673 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Kina (6,935 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 289% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (2,383 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 313% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (1,299 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 333% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,950 Kina (314,741 KZT) | 209,962 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (107 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 688% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Kina (128,030 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 759% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Kina (2,383 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 853% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 536 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 93% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 889,597 KZT
(8,338 Kina)
in Lae
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
462,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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