Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 193% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 Kina (R$ 50) | R$ 28 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (R$ 43) | R$ 27 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54 Kina (R$ 9) | R$ 3.88 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Kina (R$ 28) | R$ 5.58 | + 401% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 Kina (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Kina (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kina (R$ 21) | R$ 4.56 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kina (R$ 21) | R$ 4.83 | + 338% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 Kina (R$ 119) | R$ 38 | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina (R$ 19) | R$ 3.37 | + 458% | |
| Housing | + 392% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 392% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina (R$ 12,459) | R$ 3,095 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina (R$ 8,233) | R$ 1,821 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina (R$ 2,602) | R$ 493 | + 428% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina (R$ 11,371) | R$ 2,061 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina (R$ 5,224) | R$ 1,276 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina (R$ 1,751) | R$ 357 | + 390% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina (R$ 510) | R$ 79 | + 542% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (R$ 5,022) | R$ 1,672 | + 200% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (R$ 630) | R$ 471 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina (R$ 42) | R$ 22 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (R$ 157) | R$ 17 | + 825% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina (R$ 337) | R$ 209 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina (R$ 357) | R$ 192 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina (R$ 340) | R$ 324 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina (R$ 512) | R$ 247 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (R$ 196,874) | R$ 87,728 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina (R$ 13) | R$ 4.44 | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina (R$ 157) | R$ 224 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina (R$ 44) | R$ 16 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina (R$ 53) | R$ 41 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina (R$ 508) | R$ 218 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina (R$ 46) | R$ 16 | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (R$ 13) | R$ 5.97 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina (R$ 4.72) | R$ 4.07 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (R$ 63) | R$ 43 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina (R$ 104) | R$ 93 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina (R$ 85) | R$ 52 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (R$ 630) | R$ 219 | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina (R$ 247) | R$ 183 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina (R$ 173) | R$ 25 | + 586% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina (R$ 60) | R$ 10 | + 517% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (R$ 3,061) | R$ 3,532 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (R$ 1.57) | R$ 1.27 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina (R$ 275) | R$ 117 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,662 prices entered by 1,566 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.575
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 155% more expensive than in Brazil
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