Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 124% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Kina (70元) | 42元 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 Kina (58元) | 34元 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (31元) | 15元 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.46 Kina (11元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (36元) | 13元 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (44元) | 8元 | + 460% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina (46元) | 47元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Kina (35元) | 14元 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Kina (31元) | 5.82元 | + 429% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Kina (30元) | 5.43元 | + 455% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 Kina (149元) | 103元 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (19元) | 8元 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Kina (28元) | 14元 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 283% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 283% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,950 Kina (18,423元) | 8,580元 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,017 Kina (12,385元) | 4,449元 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,944 Kina (4,002元) | 386元 | + 938% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,213 Kina (16,905元) | 5,174元 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,459 Kina (7,120元) | 3,034元 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kina (4,117元) | 280元 | + 1369% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 431 Kina (888元) | 87元 | + 918% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (6,563元) | 2,283元 | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (823元) | 525元 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Kina (62元) | 38元 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (206元) | 50元 | + 314% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 183 Kina (377元) | 443元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 Kina (487元) | 233元 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223 Kina (459元) | 593元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 Kina (785元) | 532元 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (257,291元) | 131,184元 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Kina (22元) | 7元 | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 151元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (82元) | 32元 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (103元) | 34元 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (309元) | 357元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Kina (27元) | 40元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (33元) | 50元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Kina (103元) | 33元 | + 214% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Kina (25元) | 8元 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (23元) | 11元 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (82元) | 74元 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 Kina (150元) | 179元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 Kina (114元) | 96元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (823元) | 1,203元 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 Kina (356元) | 359元 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123 Kina (253元) | 67元 | + 280% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (36元) | 32元 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kina (108元) | 28元 | + 290% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,438 Kina (5,019元) | 3,283元 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (309元) | 312元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (51元) | 20元 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,585 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.058
CNY
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 128% more expensive than in China
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