- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (R$ 7) | R$ 3.29 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Kina (R$ 14) | R$ 4.86 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (R$ 13) | R$ 5.67 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 3.28 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 4.61 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (R$ 58) | R$ 40 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Kina (R$ 5.17) | R$ 3.22 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (R$ 11,080) | R$ 3,132 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (R$ 4,239) | R$ 1,937 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (R$ 741) | R$ 637 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (R$ 1,479) | R$ 2,132 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (R$ 1,036) | R$ 1,335 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (R$ 187) | R$ 397 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (R$ 196) | R$ 81 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (R$ 1,630) | R$ 1,726 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (R$ 2,555) | R$ 422 | + 506% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (R$ 205) | R$ 207 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (R$ 147) | R$ 182 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (R$ 261) | R$ 338 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (R$ 267) | R$ 254 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,103 Kina (R$ 126,320) | R$ 87,299 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (R$ 4.48) | R$ 4.35 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (R$ 92) | R$ 202 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (R$ 56) | R$ 47 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (R$ 140) | R$ 229 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (R$ 10) | R$ 5.85 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (R$ 12) | R$ 4.03 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (R$ 44) | R$ 39 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (R$ 113) | R$ 97 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (R$ 49) | R$ 50 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (R$ 112) | R$ 175 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (R$ 196) | R$ 178 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,661 Kina (R$ 1,855) | R$ 2,677 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (R$ 4.10) | R$ 1.22 | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (R$ 226) | R$ 117 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 23,878 prices entered by 2,370 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.117
BRL
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 45% more expensive than in Brazil
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