Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (Taka 1,109) | Taka 324 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (Taka 707) | Taka 492 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (Taka 345) | Taka 196 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (Taka 202) | Taka 92 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Kina (Taka 544) | Taka 132 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (Taka 845) | Taka 78 | + 983% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (Taka 1,236) | Taka 608 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (Taka 611) | Taka 223 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (Taka 337) | Taka 33 | + 928% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (Taka 219) | Taka 384 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (Taka 4,591) | Taka 1,400 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (Taka 291) | Taka 111 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (Taka 151) | Taka 70 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 588% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 588% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,804 Kina (Taka 452,044) | Taka 43,758 | + 933% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (Taka 201,814) | Taka 25,202 | + 701% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (Taka 33,786) | Taka 3,035 | + 1013% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (Taka 240,150) | Taka 22,952 | + 946% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (Taka 305,350) | Taka 18,549 | + 1546% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (Taka 15,268) | Taka 7,137 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (Taka 4,797) | Taka 1,213 | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (Taka 90,528) | Taka 31,061 | + 191% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (Taka 25,988) | Taka 17,904 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (Taka 1,335) | Taka 417 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kina (Taka 1,527) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (Taka 4,546) | Taka 2,410 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (Taka 6,049) | Taka 3,066 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (Taka 8,130) | Taka 6,410 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (Taka 17,796) | Taka 4,273 | + 316% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,375 Kina (Taka 2,118,372) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (Taka 111) | Taka 107 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (Taka 7,362) | Taka 2,440 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (Taka 571) | Taka 285 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (Taka 1,963) | Taka 513 | + 283% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (Taka 7,591) | Taka 1,500 | + 406% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (Taka 539) | Taka 425 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (Taka 569) | Taka 333 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (Taka 485) | Taka 376 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (Taka 240) | Taka 85 | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (Taka 257) | Taka 89 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (Taka 1,298) | Taka 445 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (Taka 2,296) | Taka 1,308 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (Taka 2,296) | Taka 852 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (Taka 6,107) | Taka 1,768 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (Taka 9,962) | Taka 2,051 | + 386% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (Taka 916) | Taka 999 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (Taka 1,917) | Taka 248 | + 672% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (Taka 275) | Taka 564 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (Taka 30,535) | Taka 35,756 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (Taka 4,580) | Taka 2,601 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Kina (Taka 544) | Taka 287 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 797 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
30.535
BDT
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 174% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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