Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Kina (Taka 437) | Taka 532 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Kina (Taka 558) | Taka 488 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Kina (Taka 790) | Taka 263 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (Taka 168) | Taka 98 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kina (Taka 645) | Taka 134 | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.51 Kina (Taka 112) | Taka 96 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 Kina (Taka 622) | Taka 329 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (Taka 302) | Taka 203 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Kina (Taka 162) | Taka 27 | + 490% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (Taka 223) | Taka 530 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 71 Kina (Taka 1,756) | Taka 1,346 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (Taka 249) | Taka 112 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kina (Taka 162) | Taka 58 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000 Kina (Taka 49,748) | Taka 43,087 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 21,416 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Kina (Taka 4,975) | Taka 4,489 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200 Kina (Taka 29,849) | Taka 37,342 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,129 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (Taka 12,437) | Taka 3,105 | + 301% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Kina (Taka 7,462) | Taka 947 | + 688% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900 Kina (Taka 22,386) | Taka 36,542 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Kina (Taka 17,412) | Taka 16,205 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 90 Kina (Taka 2,239) | Taka 369 | + 507% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kina (Taka 1,716) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Kina (Taka 3,731) | Taka 2,612 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 130 Kina (Taka 3,234) | Taka 3,117 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (Taka 7,462) | Taka 9,947 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100 Kina (Taka 2,487) | Taka 6,827 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kina (Taka 2,487,381) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.79 Kina (Taka 94) | Taka 91 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 Kina (Taka 423) | Taka 296 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 Kina (Taka 423) | Taka 1,395 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 Kina (Taka 2,985) | Taka 1,191 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Kina (Taka 373) | Taka 498 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Kina (Taka 309) | Taka 208 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Kina (Taka 223) | Taka 690 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.50 Kina (Taka 137) | Taka 173 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.99 Kina (Taka 149) | Taka 229 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Kina (Taka 746) | Taka 304 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Kina (Taka 1,244) | Taka 1,410 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 Kina (Taka 1,244) | Taka 885 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Kina (Taka 3,731) | Taka 3,617 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (Taka 746) | Taka 1,328 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Kina (Taka 622) | Taka 393 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Kina (Taka 199) | Taka 594 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (Taka 48,347) | Taka 35,756 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (Taka 25) | Taka 2.19 | + 1035% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (Taka 3,731) | Taka 1,057 | + 253% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Kina (Taka 1,643) | Taka 264 | + 522% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 648 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
24.874
BDT
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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