Cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 8% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy)
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 16% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Bergamo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Kina (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina (€5.82) | €8 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Kina (€3.12) | €7 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (€1.57) | €1.50 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 Kina (€3.99) | €3.94 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Kina (€3.54) | €2.41 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina (€5.71) | €7 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Kina (€3.38) | €2.41 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (€2.16) | €2.22 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kina (€1.87) | €1.76 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Kina (€17) | €8 | + 126% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (€2.19) | €1.84 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 Kina (€1.30) | €1.11 | + 17% | |
Housing | + 130% | |||
Housing in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 130% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Bergamo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,928 Kina (€2,923) | €919 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,723 Kina (€1,403) | €676 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 695 Kina (€170) | €129 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,686 Kina (€1,884) | €622 | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,599 Kina (€1,372) | €479 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 Kina (€84) | €106 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 148 Kina (€36) | €24 | + 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,235 Kina (€548) | €398 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (€147) | €133 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (€9) | €5.57 | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 Kina (€14) | €11 | + 29% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is about the same as in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170 Kina (€42) | €77 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 199 Kina (€49) | €30 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Kina (€61) | €98 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 Kina (€75) | €92 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 34% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,528 Kina (€16,550) | €22,691 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.70 Kina (€0.91) | €1.81 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Kina (€27) | €40 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 76 Kina (€19) | €24 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 18% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Bergamo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 Kina (€6) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 Kina (€6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 184 Kina (€45) | €78 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (€4.45) | €4.85 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Kina (€3.78) | €3.73 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (€3.68) | €3.62 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (€2.24) | €2.46 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Kina (€1.65) | €2.26 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42 Kina (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 18% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Bergamo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 112 Kina (€27) | €35 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 47 Kina (€12) | €19 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141 Kina (€35) | €75 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 199 Kina (€49) | €72 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Kina (€8) | €9 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (€3.10) | €1.88 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Kina (€2.74) | €5.31 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,426 Kina (€595) | €600 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.11 Kina (€0.27) | €0.37 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 245 Kina (€60) | €43 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (€6) | €5.53 | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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