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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 Kina (₨581) | ₨389 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 Kina (₨396) | ₨255 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (₨328) | ₨142 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (₨132) | ₨52 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (₨255) | ₨71 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Kina (₨266) | ₨37 | + 629% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (₨359) | ₨196 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (₨242) | ₨141 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (₨186) | ₨25 | + 654% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (₨190) | ₨121 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (₨1,065) | ₨858 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (₨191) | ₨82 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Kina (₨95) | ₨33 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 205% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (₨204,582) | ₨30,748 | + 565% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (₨78,269) | ₨20,536 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (₨13,675) | ₨4,264 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (₨27,302) | ₨23,717 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (₨19,136) | ₨15,201 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (₨3,446) | ₨4,606 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (₨3,613) | ₨910 | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (₨30,095) | ₨34,217 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (₨47,181) | ₨11,426 | + 313% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (₨773) | ₨426 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (₨165) | ₨555 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (₨3,784) | ₨2,430 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (₨2,722) | ₨2,918 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (₨4,812) | ₨4,098 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (₨4,926) | ₨3,326 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,103 Kina (₨2,332,294) | ₨869,916 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (₨83) | ₨79 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (₨1,701) | ₨1,291 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (₨312) | ₨153 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (₨1,031) | ₨316 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (₨2,583) | ₨1,134 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (₨570) | ₨276 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (₨523) | ₨183 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (₨307) | ₨224 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (₨193) | ₨125 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (₨230) | ₨71 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (₨806) | ₨287 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (₨2,095) | ₨1,208 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (₨905) | ₨498 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (₨2,062) | ₨2,135 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (₨3,613) | ₨1,823 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (₨437) | ₨869 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (₨223) | ₨213 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (₨255) | ₨228 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,894 Kina (₨39,046) | ₨37,313 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (₨76) | ₨51 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (₨4,172) | ₨2,292 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (₨586) | ₨256 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 27,949 prices entered by 3,859 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 95% more expensive than in India
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