- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Ukraine
- Lae
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lae, Papua New Guinea compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 264% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 264% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Kina (373₴) | 93₴ | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 Kina (179₴) | 51₴ | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (129₴) | 30₴ | + 325% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 Kina (44₴) | 20₴ | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Kina (90₴) | 21₴ | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.28 Kina (45₴) | 36₴ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Kina (101₴) | 59₴ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (171₴) | 25₴ | + 588% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 Kina (38₴) | 9₴ | + 331% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kina (91₴) | 13₴ | + 614% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Kina (465₴) | 68₴ | + 584% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (65₴) | 17₴ | + 275% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 Kina (34₴) | 15₴ | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 37% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,450 Kina (20,642₴) | 10,000₴ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Kina (10,953₴) | 6,000₴ | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Kina (590₴) | 1,400₴ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 Kina (10,110₴) | 8,000₴ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 650 Kina (5,476₴) | 3,464₴ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50 Kina (421₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Kina (211₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 10,500₴ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (5,055₴) | 1,350₴ | + 274% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 30₴ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (67₴) | 100₴ | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 41% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 Kina (2,359₴) | 849₴ | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kina (236₴) | 1,750₴ | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (2,528₴) | 1,250₴ | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425 Kina (3,581₴) | 1,400₴ | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 20% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,500 Kina (442,322₴) | 273,333₴ | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.08 Kina (26₴) | 19₴ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 256₴ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 76% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (337₴) | 200₴ | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Kina (1,685₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30₴ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Kina (149₴) | 20₴ | + 643% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Kina (253₴) | 50₴ | + 406% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kina (81₴) | 52₴ | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00 Kina (42₴) | 34₴ | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Kina (309₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 523% | |||
| Entertainment in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 523% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Kina (843₴) | 225₴ | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Kina (337₴) | 129₴ | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 Kina (2,106₴) | 367₴ | + 474% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Kina (548₴) | 55₴ | + 896% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (188₴) | 18₴ | + 965% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (103₴) | 20₴ | + 413% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,950 Kina (24,854₴) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (8₴) | 1.00₴ | + 743% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Kina (10,110₴) | 203₴ | + 4893% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Kina (188₴) | 30₴ | + 517% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 123% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 69,078₴
(8,199 Kina)
in Lae
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
31,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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