Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Kina (₨387) | ₨330 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Kina (₨496) | ₨293 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Kina (₨701) | ₨163 | + 331% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (₨149) | ₨54 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kina (₨573) | ₨82 | + 595% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.51 Kina (₨100) | ₨41 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 Kina (₨552) | ₨216 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (₨268) | ₨152 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Kina (₨144) | ₨29 | + 398% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (₨198) | ₨149 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 71 Kina (₨1,558) | ₨766 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (₨221) | ₨87 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kina (₨143) | ₨35 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000 Kina (₨44,146) | ₨31,549 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨20,122 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Kina (₨4,415) | ₨4,477 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200 Kina (₨26,487) | ₨22,933 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,192 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (₨11,036) | ₨3,664 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Kina (₨6,622) | ₨511 | + 1197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900 Kina (₨19,865) | ₨29,219 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Kina (₨15,451) | ₨12,383 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 90 Kina (₨1,987) | ₨416 | + 378% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kina (₨1,523) | ₨320 | + 377% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Kina (₨3,311) | ₨2,328 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 130 Kina (₨2,869) | ₨2,564 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (₨6,622) | ₨3,571 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100 Kina (₨2,207) | ₨3,002 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kina (₨2,207,275) | ₨980,422 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.79 Kina (₨84) | ₨108 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 Kina (₨375) | ₨140 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 Kina (₨375) | ₨303 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 Kina (₨2,649) | ₨1,443 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Kina (₨331) | ₨402 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Kina (₨275) | ₨190 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Kina (₨198) | ₨248 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.50 Kina (₨121) | ₨152 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.99 Kina (₨132) | ₨72 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Kina (₨662) | ₨373 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Kina (₨1,104) | ₨1,357 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 Kina (₨1,104) | ₨595 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Kina (₨3,311) | ₨2,086 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (₨662) | ₨594 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Kina (₨552) | ₨229 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Kina (₨177) | ₨175 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (₨42,902) | ₨46,652 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (₨22) | ₨1.29 | + 1616% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (₨3,311) | ₨1,530 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Kina (₨1,458) | ₨244 | + 497% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,607 prices entered by 978 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 85% more expensive than in India
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