- 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 (356₴) | 94₴ | + 278% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 Kina (171₴) | 33₴ | + 426% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (123₴) | 28₴ | + 346% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 Kina (42₴) | 17₴ | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Kina (86₴) | 20₴ | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.28 Kina (42₴) | 38₴ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Kina (96₴) | 52₴ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (164₴) | 26₴ | + 529% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 Kina (36₴) | 9₴ | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kina (86₴) | 11₴ | + 683% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Kina (444₴) | 58₴ | + 661% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Kina (62₴) | 18₴ | + 254% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 Kina (32₴) | 14₴ | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 33% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,450 Kina (19,701₴) | 2,333₴ | + 744% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Kina (10,454₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Kina (563₴) | 850₴ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 Kina (9,649₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 650 Kina (5,227₴) | 4,000₴ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50 Kina (402₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Kina (201₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 10,500₴ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Kina (4,825₴) | 1,350₴ | + 257% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 30₴ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (64₴) | 100₴ | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 70% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 Kina (2,252₴) | 500₴ | + 350% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kina (225₴) | 500₴ | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (2,412₴) | 500₴ | + 382% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425 Kina (3,418₴) | 800₴ | + 327% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 34% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,500 Kina (422,165₴) | 150,000₴ | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.08 Kina (25₴) | 17₴ | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 100% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (322₴) | 200₴ | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Kina (1,608₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30₴ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Kina (142₴) | 20₴ | + 609% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Kina (241₴) | 20₴ | + 1106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kina (77₴) | 9₴ | + 776% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00 Kina (40₴) | 30₴ | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Kina (295₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 515% | |||
| Entertainment in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 515% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Kina (804₴) | 200₴ | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Kina (322₴) | 135₴ | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 140₴ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 Kina (2,010₴) | 300₴ | + 570% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Kina (523₴) | 40₴ | + 1207% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (180₴) | 18₴ | + 926% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (98₴) | 20₴ | + 390% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,950 Kina (23,722₴) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (8₴) | 1.00₴ | + 704% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Kina (9,649₴) | 203₴ | + 4665% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Kina (180₴) | 28₴ | + 544% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.041
UAH
/
PGK
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Cost of living in Lae (Papua New Guinea) is 136% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 17,671₴
(2,198 Kina)
in Lae
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500₴
in Zhytomyr.
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