- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (66元) | 50元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (48元) | 34元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (32元) | 15元 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (25元) | 16元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Kina (26元) | 8元 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (35元) | 57元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (24元) | 13元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (18元) | 6元 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (18元) | 5.62元 | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (104元) | 115元 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (19元) | 7元 | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Kina (9元) | 12元 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (19,932元) | 9,312元 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (7,626元) | 4,326元 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (1,332元) | 438元 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (2,660元) | 5,527元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (1,864元) | 3,447元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (336元) | 302元 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (352元) | 83元 | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (2,932元) | 2,087元 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (4,597元) | 714元 | + 544% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (75元) | 36元 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (369元) | 556元 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (265元) | 260元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (469元) | 624元 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (480元) | 694元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,103 Kina (227,230元) | 143,509元 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (166元) | 156元 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (30元) | 26元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (100元) | 31元 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (252元) | 493元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (56元) | 29元 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (51元) | 36元 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (30元) | 36元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (19元) | 9元 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (22元) | 13元 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (78元) | 57元 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (204元) | 149元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (88元) | 86元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (201元) | 777元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (352元) | 375元 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (43元) | 58元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,661 Kina (3,336元) | 3,255元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (7元) | 1.03元 | + 615% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (406元) | 309元 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (57元) | 20元 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,477 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 50% more expensive than in China
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