Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 243% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 243% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Kina (₨745) | ₨374 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 Kina (₨617) | ₨278 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (₨326) | ₨138 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.46 Kina (₨119) | ₨51 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (₨380) | ₨71 | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (₨464) | ₨36 | + 1202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina (₨494) | ₨212 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Kina (₨377) | ₨134 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Kina (₨327) | ₨28 | + 1055% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Kina (₨320) | ₨127 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 Kina (₨1,583) | ₨799 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (₨206) | ₨84 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Kina (₨298) | ₨35 | + 741% | |
| Housing | + 637% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 637% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,950 Kina (₨195,911) | ₨32,341 | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,017 Kina (₨131,699) | ₨19,833 | + 564% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,944 Kina (₨42,557) | ₨4,330 | + 883% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,213 Kina (₨179,772) | ₨22,135 | + 712% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,459 Kina (₨75,712) | ₨13,235 | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kina (₨43,777) | ₨3,267 | + 1240% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 431 Kina (₨9,438) | ₨734 | + 1187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (₨69,792) | ₨29,901 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (₨8,755) | ₨10,367 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Kina (₨658) | ₨378 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (₨2,189) | ₨361 | + 506% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 183 Kina (₨4,006) | ₨2,385 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 Kina (₨5,179) | ₨2,611 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223 Kina (₨4,880) | ₨3,751 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 Kina (₨8,343) | ₨2,705 | + 208% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (₨2,736,046) | ₨934,217 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Kina (₨239) | ₨75 | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,170 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 204% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (₨876) | ₨98 | + 794% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (₨1,094) | ₨200 | + 448% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (₨3,283) | ₨917 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Kina (₨292) | ₨245 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (₨350) | ₨176 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Kina (₨1,094) | ₨234 | + 369% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Kina (₨263) | ₨147 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (₨245) | ₨69 | + 253% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (₨877) | ₨233 | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 Kina (₨1,597) | ₨1,246 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 Kina (₨1,213) | ₨475 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (₨8,755) | ₨1,736 | + 404% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 Kina (₨3,786) | ₨1,930 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123 Kina (₨2,689) | ₨678 | + 296% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (₨379) | ₨219 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kina (₨1,147) | ₨200 | + 472% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,438 Kina (₨53,369) | ₨33,946 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (₨3,283) | ₨1,782 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (₨547) | ₨259 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 247% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,735 prices entered by 2,347 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 247% more expensive than in India
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