Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (R$ 50) | R$ 36 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (R$ 32) | R$ 35 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (R$ 9) | R$ 5.48 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Kina (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (R$ 38) | R$ 8 | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (R$ 55) | R$ 26 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (R$ 15) | R$ 5.76 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 5.88 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (R$ 205) | R$ 44 | + 368% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (R$ 7) | R$ 4.95 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 297% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 297% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,804 Kina (R$ 20,219) | R$ 3,774 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (R$ 9,027) | R$ 2,500 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (R$ 1,511) | R$ 622 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (R$ 10,742) | R$ 2,713 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (R$ 13,658) | R$ 1,676 | + 715% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (R$ 683) | R$ 614 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (R$ 215) | R$ 90 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (R$ 4,049) | R$ 1,939 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (R$ 1,162) | R$ 659 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (R$ 60) | R$ 30 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Kina (R$ 65) | R$ 21 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (R$ 203) | R$ 258 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (R$ 271) | R$ 253 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (R$ 364) | R$ 406 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (R$ 796) | R$ 314 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,375 Kina (R$ 94,752) | R$ 117,955 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (R$ 4.97) | R$ 5.48 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (R$ 329) | R$ 233 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (R$ 88) | R$ 44 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (R$ 340) | R$ 259 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (R$ 11) | R$ 5.33 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (R$ 58) | R$ 55 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (R$ 103) | R$ 111 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (R$ 103) | R$ 64 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (R$ 273) | R$ 239 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (R$ 446) | R$ 205 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (R$ 86) | R$ 13 | + 569% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (R$ 1,366) | R$ 4,422 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (R$ 205) | R$ 131 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Kina (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,976 prices entered by 1,763 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.366
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 101% more expensive than in Brazil
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