Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 Kina (Taka 746) | Taka 230 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina (Taka 577) | Taka 376 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Kina (Taka 880) | Taka 184 | + 379% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 Kina (Taka 143) | Taka 80 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Kina (Taka 457) | Taka 105 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 Kina (Taka 96) | Taka 54 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 Kina (Taka 424) | Taka 526 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.34 Kina (Taka 127) | Taka 159 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.35 Kina (Taka 104) | Taka 28 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kina (Taka 201) | Taka 442 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 Kina (Taka 1,342) | Taka 1,478 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (Taka 223) | Taka 102 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina (Taka 285) | Taka 45 | + 533% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 313% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina (Taka 188,864) | Taka 64,159 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina (Taka 124,805) | Taka 34,477 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina (Taka 39,452) | Taka 4,050 | + 874% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina (Taka 172,381) | Taka 39,073 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina (Taka 79,199) | Taka 22,885 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina (Taka 26,538) | Taka 4,140 | + 541% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina (Taka 7,728) | Taka 1,099 | + 603% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (Taka 76,129) | Taka 37,254 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (Taka 9,550) | Taka 15,000 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina (Taka 636) | Taka 411 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (Taka 2,388) | Taka 621 | + 285% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina (Taka 5,111) | Taka 1,987 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina (Taka 5,417) | Taka 2,314 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina (Taka 5,154) | Taka 4,295 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina (Taka 7,763) | Taka 4,454 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (Taka 2,984,494) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina (Taka 202) | Taka 94 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina (Taka 2,388) | Taka 1,477 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina (Taka 660) | Taka 129 | + 413% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina (Taka 805) | Taka 491 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina (Taka 7,706) | Taka 1,039 | + 642% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina (Taka 279) | Taka 405 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina (Taka 507) | Taka 230 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina (Taka 699) | Taka 411 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (Taka 192) | Taka 82 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina (Taka 72) | Taka 100 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (Taka 956) | Taka 240 | + 298% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina (Taka 1,572) | Taka 1,281 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina (Taka 1,283) | Taka 958 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (Taka 9,550) | Taka 2,373 | + 302% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina (Taka 3,739) | Taka 2,103 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina (Taka 2,617) | Taka 1,179 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (Taka 322) | Taka 284 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina (Taka 916) | Taka 650 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (Taka 46,407) | Taka 35,756 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (Taka 24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina (Taka 4,171) | Taka 1,420 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (Taka 597) | Taka 259 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 923 prices entered by 245 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
23.876
BDT
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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