Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (₨844) | ₨376 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (₨538) | ₨331 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (₨263) | ₨167 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (₨154) | ₨57 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Kina (₨414) | ₨91 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (₨643) | ₨38 | + 1608% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (₨941) | ₨253 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (₨465) | ₨151 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (₨256) | ₨31 | + 717% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (₨167) | ₨171 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (₨3,494) | ₨788 | + 344% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (₨221) | ₨90 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (₨115) | ₨37 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 570% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 570% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,804 Kina (₨344,060) | ₨37,186 | + 825% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (₨153,605) | ₨23,125 | + 564% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (₨25,715) | ₨5,799 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (₨182,783) | ₨25,043 | + 630% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (₨232,408) | ₨16,133 | + 1341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (₨11,620) | ₨6,512 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (₨3,651) | ₨621 | + 488% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (₨68,902) | ₨30,817 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (₨19,780) | ₨11,976 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (₨1,016) | ₨538 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kina (₨1,162) | ₨425 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (₨3,460) | ₨2,439 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (₨4,604) | ₨2,832 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (₨6,188) | ₨4,344 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (₨13,545) | ₨3,213 | + 322% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,375 Kina (₨1,612,336) | ₨1,248,440 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (₨85) | ₨104 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (₨5,603) | ₨1,115 | + 402% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (₨434) | ₨144 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (₨1,494) | ₨241 | + 519% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (₨5,778) | ₨892 | + 548% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (₨410) | ₨413 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (₨433) | ₨226 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (₨369) | ₨274 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (₨183) | ₨170 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (₨195) | ₨103 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (₨988) | ₨307 | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (₨1,747) | ₨1,438 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (₨1,747) | ₨583 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (₨4,648) | ₨1,418 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (₨7,582) | ₨1,942 | + 291% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (₨697) | ₨733 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (₨1,459) | ₨229 | + 538% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (₨209) | ₨183 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (₨23,241) | ₨50,214 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (₨3,486) | ₨1,560 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Kina (₨414) | ₨267 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 215% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,871 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
23.241
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 215% more expensive than in India
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