Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 Kina (58元) | 56元 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina (45元) | 37元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Kina (68元) | 16元 | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 Kina (11元) | 13元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Kina (35元) | 14元 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 Kina (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 Kina (33元) | 56元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.34 Kina (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.35 Kina (8元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kina (16元) | 6元 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 Kina (104元) | 119元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (17元) | 9元 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina (22元) | 10元 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 168% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina (14,595元) | 7,754元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina (9,645元) | 4,503元 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina (3,049元) | 412元 | + 641% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina (13,322元) | 6,949元 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina (6,121元) | 4,162元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina (2,051元) | 272元 | + 653% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina (597元) | 88元 | + 579% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (5,883元) | 2,091元 | + 181% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (738元) | 619元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina (49元) | 43元 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (185元) | 41元 | + 345% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina (395元) | 415元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina (419元) | 206元 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina (398元) | 590元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina (600元) | 663元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (230,641元) | 159,594元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina (16元) | 6元 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina (185元) | 176元 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina (51元) | 30元 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina (62元) | 36元 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina (596元) | 440元 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina (22元) | 35元 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina (39元) | 38元 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina (54元) | 36元 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (15元) | 10元 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina (5.54元) | 11元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (74元) | 80元 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina (122元) | 206元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina (99元) | 97元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (738元) | 743元 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina (289元) | 429元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina (202元) | 67元 | + 203% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (25元) | 35元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina (71元) | 32元 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (3,586元) | 3,096元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (1.85元) | 0.68元 | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina (322元) | 481元 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (46元) | 23元 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,078 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.845
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 73% more expensive than in China
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