- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (68元) | 53元 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (49元) | 33元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (32元) | 15元 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Kina (26元) | 16元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (23元) | 8元 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (36元) | 63元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (24元) | 13元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (19元) | 7元 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (18元) | 5.64元 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (107元) | 114元 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (19元) | 8元 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 Kina (8元) | 12元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (20,593元) | 9,680元 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (7,879元) | 4,478元 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (1,377元) | 425元 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (2,748元) | 5,603元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (1,926元) | 3,523元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (347元) | 305元 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (364元) | 88元 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (3,029元) | 2,242元 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (4,749元) | 678元 | + 600% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (78元) | 40元 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina (39元) | 39元 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (381元) | 554元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (274元) | 280元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (484元) | 614元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (496元) | 672元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 116,482 Kina (241,786元) | 145,666元 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (8元) | 7元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (171元) | 154元 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (31元) | 26元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (104元) | 32元 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (260元) | 425元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (57元) | 30元 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (53元) | 37元 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (31元) | 38元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (19元) | 10元 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (23元) | 14元 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (81元) | 59元 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (211元) | 159元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (91元) | 86元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (208元) | 723元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (364元) | 375元 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (44元) | 60元 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (22元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina (3,347元) | 3,310元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (8元) | 0.98元 | + 676% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (420元) | 300元 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (59元) | 20元 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,405 prices entered by 562 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.076
CNY
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 53% more expensive than in China
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