Cost of living in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Kina (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Kina (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Kina (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (AU$2.33) | AU$1.46 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Kina (AU$4.93) | AU$5.06 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 Kina (AU$6) | AU$4.83 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Kina (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (AU$4.26) | AU$4.57 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (AU$3.49) | AU$3.20 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (AU$3.14) | AU$5.70 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 Kina (AU$28) | AU$17 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Kina (AU$2.71) | AU$2.82 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.94 Kina (AU$2.19) | AU$2.67 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 25% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,514 Kina (AU$4,236) | AU$2,894 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,120 Kina (AU$2,251) | AU$2,147 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 666 Kina (AU$245) | AU$238 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,692 Kina (AU$1,726) | AU$1,809 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,900 Kina (AU$1,435) | AU$1,422 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333 Kina (AU$122) | AU$159 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 294 Kina (AU$108) | AU$46 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,451 Kina (AU$902) | AU$354 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550 Kina (AU$202) | AU$212 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Kina (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 Kina (AU$18) | AU$28 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 32% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 114 Kina (AU$42) | AU$101 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (AU$49) | AU$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 234 Kina (AU$86) | AU$129 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214 Kina (AU$79) | AU$131 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 60% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 58,304 Kina (AU$21,450) | AU$27,303 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.71 Kina (AU$1.36) | AU$1.38 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98 Kina (AU$36) | AU$160 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 56 Kina (AU$21) | AU$21 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 Kina (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Kina (AU$9) | AU$24 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 167 Kina (AU$61) | AU$72 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Kina (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (AU$5.78) | AU$4.47 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Kina (AU$4.74) | AU$5.32 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (AU$3.38) | AU$2.55 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.78 Kina (AU$1.76) | AU$3.01 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Kina (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 24% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 112 Kina (AU$41) | AU$51 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 Kina (AU$17) | AU$39 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 Kina (AU$82) | AU$226 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 205 Kina (AU$75) | AU$78 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 Kina (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Kina (AU$4.31) | AU$4.40 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (AU$4.44) | AU$10 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,446 Kina (AU$900) | AU$634 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 Kina (AU$0.25) | AU$0.25 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184 Kina (AU$68) | AU$72 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (AU$9) | AU$33 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,027 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 17% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,600 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,135 (19,394 Kina) in Port Moresby.
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