Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Kina (Taka 837) | Taka 263 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 Kina (Taka 693) | Taka 344 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (Taka 366) | Taka 162 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.46 Kina (Taka 134) | Taka 74 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (Taka 427) | Taka 112 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (Taka 521) | Taka 50 | + 952% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina (Taka 554) | Taka 581 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Kina (Taka 423) | Taka 172 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Kina (Taka 367) | Taka 26 | + 1301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Kina (Taka 360) | Taka 391 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 Kina (Taka 1,778) | Taka 1,738 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (Taka 231) | Taka 103 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Kina (Taka 335) | Taka 41 | + 716% | |
| Housing | + 426% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 426% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,950 Kina (Taka 220,029) | Taka 59,451 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,017 Kina (Taka 147,911) | Taka 33,978 | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,944 Kina (Taka 47,796) | Taka 4,046 | + 1081% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,213 Kina (Taka 201,902) | Taka 35,113 | + 475% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,459 Kina (Taka 85,033) | Taka 15,590 | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kina (Taka 49,166) | Taka 3,803 | + 1193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 431 Kina (Taka 10,600) | Taka 1,167 | + 808% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (Taka 78,383) | Taka 35,909 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (Taka 9,833) | Taka 13,069 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Kina (Taka 739) | Taka 431 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (Taka 2,458) | Taka 852 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 183 Kina (Taka 4,499) | Taka 1,746 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 Kina (Taka 5,817) | Taka 1,826 | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223 Kina (Taka 5,481) | Taka 5,220 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 Kina (Taka 9,370) | Taka 4,121 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (Taka 3,072,864) | Taka 2,554,870 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Kina (Taka 268) | Taka 96 | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,898 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 202% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (Taka 983) | Taka 133 | + 640% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (Taka 1,229) | Taka 498 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (Taka 3,687) | Taka 1,000 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Kina (Taka 328) | Taka 400 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (Taka 393) | Taka 164 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Kina (Taka 1,229) | Taka 356 | + 246% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Kina (Taka 295) | Taka 84 | + 252% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (Taka 275) | Taka 141 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (Taka 985) | Taka 167 | + 491% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 Kina (Taka 1,793) | Taka 1,289 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 Kina (Taka 1,362) | Taka 888 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (Taka 9,833) | Taka 2,301 | + 327% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 Kina (Taka 4,252) | Taka 1,790 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123 Kina (Taka 3,020) | Taka 817 | + 270% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (Taka 425) | Taka 304 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kina (Taka 1,288) | Taka 536 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,438 Kina (Taka 59,939) | Taka 35,756 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (Taka 3,687) | Taka 1,882 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (Taka 615) | Taka 272 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,524 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
24.583
BDT
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 176% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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