Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (₨755) | ₨425 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (₨556) | ₨363 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Kina (₨379) | ₨180 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Kina (₨281) | ₨61 | + 360% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Kina (₨648) | ₨102 | + 533% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (₨219) | ₨44 | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Kina (₨574) | ₨250 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Kina (₨145) | ₨194 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (₨219) | ₨41 | + 432% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kina (₨329) | ₨162 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Kina (₨1,257) | ₨941 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Kina (₨229) | ₨92 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kina (₨137) | ₨40 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 314% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,375 Kina (₨236,413) | ₨46,262 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,623 Kina (₨158,425) | ₨29,291 | + 441% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Kina (₨31,175) | ₨5,648 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,235 Kina (₨212,716) | ₨29,589 | + 619% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,244 Kina (₨108,994) | ₨17,760 | + 514% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,874 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50 Kina (₨1,039) | ₨727 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 323 Kina (₨6,713) | ₨25,901 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250 Kina (₨5,196) | ₨12,652 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Kina (₨355) | ₨511 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 86 Kina (₨1,781) | ₨523 | + 240% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 178 Kina (₨3,699) | ₨2,399 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80 Kina (₨1,663) | ₨2,579 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 175 Kina (₨3,644) | ₨4,001 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 Kina (₨8,257) | ₨2,864 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,701,050 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Kina (₨151) | ₨104 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,619 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kina (₨215) | ₨97 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Kina (₨419) | ₨217 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (₨3,117) | ₨1,173 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Kina (₨436) | ₨329 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Kina (₨368) | ₨220 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Kina (₨231) | ₨307 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (₨179) | ₨195 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kina (₨199) | ₨97 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (₨459) | ₨315 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Kina (₨3,117) | ₨1,419 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Kina (₨502) | ₨590 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,843 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Kina (₨4,157) | ₨2,143 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 Kina (₨2,867) | ₨766 | + 274% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Kina (₨393) | ₨240 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Kina (₨292) | ₨204 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300 Kina (₨6,235) | ₨42,526 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,579 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Kina (₨507) | ₨271 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,733 prices entered by 481 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 95% more expensive than in India
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