- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Kina (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 Kina (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Kina (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (R$ 8) | R$ 3.26 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (R$ 12) | R$ 4.65 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (R$ 13) | R$ 5.61 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 3.26 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 4.57 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Kina (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Kina (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 Kina (R$ 4.52) | R$ 3.21 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (R$ 11,005) | R$ 3,131 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (R$ 4,210) | R$ 1,947 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (R$ 736) | R$ 619 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (R$ 1,469) | R$ 2,114 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (R$ 1,029) | R$ 1,325 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (R$ 185) | R$ 405 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (R$ 194) | R$ 84 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,330 Kina (R$ 1,475) | R$ 1,731 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (R$ 2,538) | R$ 430 | + 490% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (R$ 42) | R$ 21 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (R$ 204) | R$ 204 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (R$ 146) | R$ 183 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (R$ 259) | R$ 328 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (R$ 265) | R$ 259 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 116,482 Kina (R$ 129,207) | R$ 86,110 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (R$ 4.45) | R$ 4.28 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (R$ 92) | R$ 202 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (R$ 55) | R$ 46 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (R$ 139) | R$ 236 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Kina (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (R$ 12) | R$ 4.04 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 Kina (R$ 40) | R$ 39 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (R$ 113) | R$ 96 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45 Kina (R$ 50) | R$ 50 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (R$ 111) | R$ 176 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (R$ 194) | R$ 174 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Kina (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Kina (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina (R$ 1,789) | R$ 2,728 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (R$ 4.07) | R$ 1.12 | + 265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (R$ 224) | R$ 116 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 25,877 prices entered by 2,622 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.109
BRL
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PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 44% more expensive than in Brazil
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