- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (₨703) | ₨423 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (₨509) | ₨266 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (₨342) | ₨142 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (₨137) | ₨52 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (₨266) | ₨71 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Kina (₨277) | ₨39 | + 615% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (₨374) | ₨202 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (₨252) | ₨138 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (₨193) | ₨25 | + 685% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (₨187) | ₨122 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (₨1,109) | ₨828 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (₨199) | ₨81 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Kina (₨99) | ₨33 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 236% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (₨213,054) | ₨30,957 | + 588% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (₨81,510) | ₨21,009 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (₨14,241) | ₨4,538 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (₨28,433) | ₨24,583 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (₨19,929) | ₨15,559 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (₨3,589) | ₨3,826 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (₨3,762) | ₨825 | + 356% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (₨31,342) | ₨33,861 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (₨49,135) | ₨10,644 | + 362% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (₨805) | ₨380 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina (₨399) | ₨556 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (₨3,941) | ₨2,402 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (₨2,835) | ₨2,653 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (₨5,011) | ₨3,743 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (₨5,130) | ₨2,918 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,103 Kina (₨2,428,879) | ₨877,820 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (₨86) | ₨78 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (₨1,772) | ₨1,354 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (₨325) | ₨136 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (₨1,074) | ₨282 | + 280% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (₨2,689) | ₨1,553 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (₨594) | ₨259 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (₨545) | ₨178 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (₨319) | ₨225 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (₨201) | ₨135 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (₨240) | ₨72 | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (₨839) | ₨277 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (₨2,182) | ₨1,186 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (₨943) | ₨472 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (₨2,147) | ₨1,972 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (₨3,763) | ₨1,759 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (₨455) | ₨615 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (₨233) | ₨196 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (₨266) | ₨209 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina (₨34,628) | ₨38,823 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (₨79) | ₨59 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (₨4,345) | ₨1,885 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (₨610) | ₨252 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,875 prices entered by 4,577 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.475
INR
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PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 104% more expensive than in India
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