- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (Taka 815) | Taka 378 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (Taka 590) | Taka 438 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (Taka 396) | Taka 220 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (Taka 159) | Taka 74 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (Taka 308) | Taka 102 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Kina (Taka 321) | Taka 56 | + 474% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (Taka 433) | Taka 330 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (Taka 293) | Taka 148 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (Taka 224) | Taka 24 | + 821% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (Taka 229) | Taka 318 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (Taka 1,286) | Taka 2,478 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (Taka 230) | Taka 101 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Kina (Taka 115) | Taka 48 | + 139% | |
| 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 246,987) | Taka 43,806 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (Taka 94,492) | Taka 35,106 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (Taka 16,509) | Taka 3,522 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (Taka 32,961) | Taka 46,238 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (Taka 23,103) | Taka 24,863 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (Taka 4,160) | Taka 2,602 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (Taka 4,362) | Taka 1,713 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (Taka 36,333) | Taka 41,130 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (Taka 56,960) | Taka 14,071 | + 305% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (Taka 934) | Taka 307 | + 204% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (Taka 199) | Taka 549 | - 64% | |
| 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 4,569) | Taka 2,210 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (Taka 3,286) | Taka 2,415 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (Taka 5,809) | Taka 5,111 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (Taka 5,947) | Taka 3,953 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 0% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,103 Kina (Taka 2,815,730) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (Taka 100) | Taka 88 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (Taka 2,054) | Taka 2,280 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (Taka 377) | Taka 300 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (Taka 1,245) | Taka 540 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (Taka 3,118) | Taka 1,187 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (Taka 688) | Taka 339 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (Taka 631) | Taka 302 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (Taka 370) | Taka 359 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (Taka 233) | Taka 91 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (Taka 278) | Taka 107 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (Taka 972) | Taka 300 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (Taka 2,529) | Taka 951 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (Taka 1,093) | Taka 760 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (Taka 2,490) | Taka 1,973 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (Taka 4,362) | Taka 2,831 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (Taka 528) | Taka 1,364 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (Taka 270) | Taka 305 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (Taka 308) | Taka 501 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,661 Kina (Taka 41,344) | Taka 35,756 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (Taka 91) | Taka 22 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (Taka 5,037) | Taka 2,337 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (Taka 707) | Taka 230 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,435 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
24.895
BDT
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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