Cost of living in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 180% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Kina (R$ 48) | R$ 20 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Kina (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Kina (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 4.12 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Kina (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 Kina (R$ 28) | R$ 4.21 | + 556% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Kina (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (R$ 19) | R$ 5.46 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (R$ 15) | R$ 3.82 | + 298% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (R$ 14) | R$ 4.61 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 Kina (R$ 122) | R$ 36 | + 236% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Kina (R$ 12) | R$ 5.82 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.94 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 3.42 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 450% | |||
| Housing in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 450% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,514 Kina (R$ 18,444) | R$ 1,618 | + 1040% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,120 Kina (R$ 9,803) | R$ 1,081 | + 806% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 666 Kina (R$ 1,067) | R$ 369 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,692 Kina (R$ 7,516) | R$ 1,425 | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,900 Kina (R$ 6,247) | R$ 865 | + 622% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333 Kina (R$ 533) | R$ 493 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 294 Kina (R$ 470) | R$ 113 | + 317% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,451 Kina (R$ 3,927) | R$ 1,517 | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550 Kina (R$ 880) | R$ 413 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Kina (R$ 56) | R$ 13 | + 346% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 Kina (R$ 78) | R$ 10 | + 709% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 19% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 114 Kina (R$ 182) | R$ 200 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (R$ 211) | R$ 173 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 234 Kina (R$ 375) | R$ 314 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214 Kina (R$ 343) | R$ 205 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 22% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 58,304 Kina (R$ 93,395) | R$ 63,667 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.71 Kina (R$ 5.94) | R$ 4.09 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98 Kina (R$ 157) | R$ 167 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 56 Kina (R$ 90) | R$ 43 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 103% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 Kina (R$ 41) | R$ 15 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Kina (R$ 40) | R$ 49 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 167 Kina (R$ 267) | R$ 155 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Kina (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Kina (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (R$ 15) | R$ 4.25 | + 246% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.78 Kina (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Kina (R$ 70) | R$ 26 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 60% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 112 Kina (R$ 180) | R$ 89 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 Kina (R$ 76) | R$ 36 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 Kina (R$ 356) | R$ 130 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 205 Kina (R$ 328) | R$ 167 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 Kina (R$ 49) | R$ 10 | + 394% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Kina (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,446 Kina (R$ 3,919) | R$ 2,650 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 Kina (R$ 1.08) | R$ 1.76 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184 Kina (R$ 295) | R$ 121 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 106 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 153% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,401 (7,118 Kina) in Port Moresby to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,500 in Teresina.
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