Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 186% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kina (Taka 1,423) | Taka 253 | + 462% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 Kina (Taka 955) | Taka 506 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 Kina (Taka 570) | Taka 234 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Kina (Taka 466) | Taka 92 | + 404% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 Kina (Taka 1,012) | Taka 154 | + 555% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (Taka 630) | Taka 78 | + 710% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Kina (Taka 1,259) | Taka 476 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (Taka 600) | Taka 307 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kina (Taka 630) | Taka 60 | + 955% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kina (Taka 570) | Taka 407 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 Kina (Taka 2,387) | Taka 1,581 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (Taka 295) | Taka 139 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kina (Taka 229) | Taka 75 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 279% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,187 Kina (Taka 335,341) | Taka 40,565 | + 727% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,326 Kina (Taka 219,604) | Taka 22,239 | + 887% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,221 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kina (Taka 449,644) | Taka 50,272 | + 794% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 Kina (Taka 239,810) | Taka 31,111 | + 671% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 5,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,266 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 49,805 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 Kina (Taka 630) | Taka 568 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 Kina (Taka 1,136) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,505 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,407 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 Kina (Taka 4,496) | Taka 5,268 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Kina (Taka 17,986) | Taka 4,284 | + 320% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Kina (Taka 299) | Taka 110 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 Kina (Taka 413) | Taka 250 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Kina (Taka 605) | Taka 308 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (Taka 4,496) | Taka 1,500 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Kina (Taka 630) | Taka 360 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (Taka 762) | Taka 191 | + 299% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Kina (Taka 630) | Taka 794 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (Taka 275) | Taka 158 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 Kina (Taka 630) | Taka 200 | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Kina (Taka 807) | Taka 205 | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Kina (Taka 4,496) | Taka 1,513 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Kina (Taka 708) | Taka 1,024 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Kina (Taka 5,995) | Taka 3,597 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (Taka 630) | Taka 1,519 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (Taka 508) | Taka 253 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Kina (Taka 414) | Taka 580 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,307 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Kina (Taka 731) | Taka 327 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 504 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
29.976
BDT
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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