Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 138% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Kina (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina (R$ 33) | R$ 35 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 Kina (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Kina (R$ 18) | R$ 5.20 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kina (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Kina (R$ 59) | R$ 24 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 303% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kina (R$ 27) | R$ 6 | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 48 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Kina (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 4.45 | + 566% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 236% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,187 Kina (R$ 15,785) | R$ 3,855 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,326 Kina (R$ 10,337) | R$ 2,549 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 709 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kina (R$ 21,166) | R$ 2,843 | + 644% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 Kina (R$ 11,289) | R$ 1,818 | + 521% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 538 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 97 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,855 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 640 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 Kina (R$ 53) | R$ 22 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 258 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 264 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 Kina (R$ 212) | R$ 411 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Kina (R$ 847) | R$ 321 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,966 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Kina (R$ 14) | R$ 5.83 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 Kina (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Kina (R$ 29) | R$ 47 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (R$ 212) | R$ 275 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 22 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 5.63 | + 427% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Kina (R$ 38) | R$ 56 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 111 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Kina (R$ 33) | R$ 59 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 228 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 32 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 Kina (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,485 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 138 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 Kina (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,968 prices entered by 1,700 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 92% more expensive than in Brazil
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