Cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 23% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 27% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Salt Lake City, Utah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Kina ($8) | $18 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Kina ($3.38) | $6 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina ($1.70) | $0.94 | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 Kina ($4.31) | $5.02 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Kina ($3.83) | $2.97 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina ($6) | $5.85 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Kina ($3.66) | $4.02 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina ($2.33) | $1.57 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kina ($2.03) | $2.14 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Kina ($18) | $13 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina ($2.36) | $2.66 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 Kina ($1.40) | $2.73 | - 49% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 11% more expensive than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Salt Lake City, Utah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,928 Kina ($3,160) | $2,327 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,723 Kina ($1,516) | $1,608 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 695 Kina ($184) | $242 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,686 Kina ($2,036) | $1,445 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,599 Kina ($1,483) | $1,061 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 Kina ($90) | $150 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 148 Kina ($39) | $49 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,235 Kina ($592) | $302 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina ($159) | $161 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina ($10) | $18 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 Kina ($15) | $27 | - 45% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 23% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Salt Lake City, Utah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170 Kina ($45) | $59 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 199 Kina ($53) | $62 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Kina ($66) | $98 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 Kina ($81) | $150 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 56% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Salt Lake City, Utah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,528 Kina ($17,890) | $41,456 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.70 Kina ($0.98) | $0.94 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Kina ($29) | $89 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 76 Kina ($20) | $22 | - 6% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 43% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Salt Lake City, Utah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 Kina ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 Kina ($7) | $27 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 184 Kina ($49) | $112 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina ($4.81) | $8 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Kina ($4.09) | $4.44 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina ($3.97) | $4.43 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina ($2.43) | $3.32 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Kina ($1.78) | $1.98 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42 Kina ($11) | $26 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 11% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
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Port Moresby | Salt Lake City, Utah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 112 Kina ($30) | $48 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 47 Kina ($12) | $30 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141 Kina ($37) | $423 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 199 Kina ($53) | $76 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Kina ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina ($3.36) | $5.82 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Kina ($2.96) | $11 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,426 Kina ($643) | $433 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.11 Kina ($0.29) | $0.05 | + 487% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 245 Kina ($65) | $31 | + 112% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina ($7) | $8 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 246 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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