Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 Kina (₨651) | ₨345 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina (₨503) | ₨294 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Kina (₨768) | ₨141 | + 446% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 Kina (₨125) | ₨52 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Kina (₨398) | ₨75 | + 434% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 Kina (₨83) | ₨37 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 Kina (₨370) | ₨235 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.34 Kina (₨111) | ₨149 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.35 Kina (₨91) | ₨32 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kina (₨175) | ₨138 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 Kina (₨1,171) | ₨721 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (₨195) | ₨86 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina (₨248) | ₨35 | + 614% | |
| Housing | + 521% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 521% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina (₨164,737) | ₨33,225 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina (₨108,861) | ₨19,978 | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina (₨34,412) | ₨4,391 | + 684% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina (₨150,359) | ₨18,113 | + 730% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina (₨69,082) | ₨11,868 | + 482% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina (₨23,148) | ₨3,639 | + 536% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina (₨6,740) | ₨712 | + 847% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (₨66,403) | ₨29,862 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (₨8,330) | ₨10,869 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina (₨555) | ₨398 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (₨2,083) | ₨220 | + 848% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina (₨4,458) | ₨2,376 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina (₨4,725) | ₨2,495 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina (₨4,495) | ₨3,665 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina (₨6,772) | ₨2,737 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (₨2,603,225) | ₨944,817 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina (₨176) | ₨83 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina (₨2,083) | ₨1,167 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 183% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina (₨576) | ₨99 | + 482% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina (₨702) | ₨216 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina (₨6,722) | ₨630 | + 967% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina (₨243) | ₨319 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina (₨443) | ₨170 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina (₨610) | ₨260 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (₨168) | ₨139 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina (₨62) | ₨72 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (₨834) | ₨216 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina (₨1,372) | ₨1,196 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina (₨1,119) | ₨478 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (₨8,330) | ₨1,591 | + 423% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina (₨3,261) | ₨1,484 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina (₨2,283) | ₨517 | + 341% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (₨281) | ₨180 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina (₨799) | ₨187 | + 326% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (₨40,479) | ₨38,405 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (₨21) | ₨5.46 | + 281% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina (₨3,638) | ₨1,488 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (₨521) | ₨272 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 216% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,681 prices entered by 1,820 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 216% more expensive than in India
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