Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (73元) | 46元 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (47元) | 40元 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (23元) | 16元 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (13元) | 18元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Kina (36元) | 19元 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (56元) | 11元 | + 415% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (82元) | 63元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (40元) | 15元 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (22元) | 6元 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (15元) | 7元 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (304元) | 118元 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (19元) | 8元 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (10元) | 16元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 137% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,804 Kina (29,915元) | 15,059元 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (13,355元) | 9,006元 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (2,236元) | 421元 | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (15,892元) | 7,547元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (20,207元) | 4,347元 | + 365% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (1,010元) | 262元 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (317元) | 115元 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (5,991元) | 1,143元 | + 424% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (1,720元) | 589元 | + 192% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (88元) | 39元 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kina (101元) | 51元 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (301元) | 529元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (400元) | 248元 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (538元) | 626元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (1,178元) | 828元 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,375 Kina (140,188元) | 161,247元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (7元) | 9元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (487元) | 204元 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (38元) | 39元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (130元) | 27元 | + 384% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (502元) | 391元 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (36元) | 53元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (38元) | 33元 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (32元) | 34元 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (16元) | 13元 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (17元) | 15元 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (86元) | 74元 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (152元) | 265元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (152元) | 110元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (404元) | 1,294元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (659元) | 348元 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (61元) | 79元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (127元) | 29元 | + 332% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (18元) | 18元 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (2,021元) | 3,321元 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (303元) | 410元 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Kina (36元) | 24元 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,449 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.021
CNY
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 72% more expensive than in China
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