- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Kina (Taka 867) | Taka 328 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 Kina (Taka 623) | Taka 415 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Kina (Taka 320) | Taka 169 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (Taka 174) | Taka 74 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (Taka 312) | Taka 97 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (Taka 273) | Taka 63 | + 333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (Taka 434) | Taka 359 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (Taka 293) | Taka 146 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (Taka 224) | Taka 24 | + 854% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (Taka 228) | Taka 304 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Kina (Taka 967) | Taka 2,421 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Kina (Taka 238) | Taka 101 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 Kina (Taka 102) | Taka 44 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 165% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (Taka 247,565) | Taka 43,699 | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (Taka 94,714) | Taka 32,498 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (Taka 16,548) | Taka 3,873 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (Taka 33,038) | Taka 42,062 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (Taka 23,157) | Taka 24,788 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (Taka 4,170) | Taka 3,366 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (Taka 4,372) | Taka 2,008 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,330 Kina (Taka 33,181) | Taka 43,783 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (Taka 57,094) | Taka 14,583 | + 292% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (Taka 936) | Taka 292 | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina (Taka 463) | Taka 606 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (Taka 4,579) | Taka 2,177 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (Taka 3,294) | Taka 2,485 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (Taka 5,823) | Taka 4,501 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (Taka 5,961) | Taka 3,784 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 116,482 Kina (Taka 2,906,634) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (Taka 100) | Taka 92 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (Taka 2,059) | Taka 2,504 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (Taka 378) | Taka 297 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (Taka 1,248) | Taka 476 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (Taka 3,125) | Taka 1,238 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (Taka 690) | Taka 370 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Kina (Taka 737) | Taka 304 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (Taka 371) | Taka 344 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (Taka 234) | Taka 90 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (Taka 279) | Taka 110 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 Kina (Taka 901) | Taka 326 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (Taka 2,535) | Taka 1,455 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45 Kina (Taka 1,124) | Taka 756 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (Taka 2,495) | Taka 2,663 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (Taka 4,372) | Taka 4,971 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (Taka 529) | Taka 1,315 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Kina (Taka 256) | Taka 516 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Kina (Taka 279) | Taka 564 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina (Taka 40,238) | Taka 35,756 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (Taka 92) | Taka 21 | + 341% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (Taka 5,049) | Taka 2,557 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (Taka 709) | Taka 228 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,720 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
24.954
BDT
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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