Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Kina (Rp 73,182) | Rp 61,205 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Kina (Rp 93,619) | Rp 48,353 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Kina (Rp 132,520) | Rp 29,046 | + 356% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (Rp 28,127) | Rp 21,836 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kina (Rp 108,208) | Rp 22,834 | + 374% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.51 Kina (Rp 18,806) | Rp 14,630 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 Kina (Rp 104,333) | Rp 66,405 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (Rp 50,702) | Rp 43,134 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Kina (Rp 27,146) | Rp 18,263 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (Rp 37,448) | Rp 34,771 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 71 Kina (Rp 294,381) | Rp 406,659 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (Rp 41,700) | Rp 17,291 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kina (Rp 27,105) | Rp 16,247 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000 Kina (Rp 8,340,047) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 6,448,100 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Kina (Rp 834,005) | Rp 801,210 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200 Kina (Rp 5,004,028) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,107,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (Rp 2,085,012) | Rp 505,106 | + 313% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Kina (Rp 1,251,007) | Rp 237,062 | + 428% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900 Kina (Rp 3,753,021) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Kina (Rp 2,919,016) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 90 Kina (Rp 375,302) | Rp 57,323 | + 555% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kina (Rp 287,732) | Rp 95,242 | + 202% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Kina (Rp 625,504) | Rp 648,513 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 130 Kina (Rp 542,103) | Rp 480,172 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (Rp 1,251,007) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100 Kina (Rp 417,002) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kina (Rp 417,002,342) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.79 Kina (Rp 15,804) | Rp 9,337 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 Kina (Rp 70,890) | Rp 19,709 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 Kina (Rp 70,890) | Rp 89,583 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 Kina (Rp 500,403) | Rp 204,790 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Kina (Rp 62,550) | Rp 108,192 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Kina (Rp 51,865) | Rp 22,334 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Kina (Rp 37,322) | Rp 30,094 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.50 Kina (Rp 22,935) | Rp 22,886 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.99 Kina (Rp 24,978) | Rp 11,284 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Kina (Rp 125,101) | Rp 119,565 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Kina (Rp 208,501) | Rp 261,585 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 Kina (Rp 208,501) | Rp 99,216 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Kina (Rp 625,504) | Rp 573,242 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (Rp 125,101) | Rp 159,890 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Kina (Rp 104,251) | Rp 39,869 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Kina (Rp 33,360) | Rp 65,361 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (Rp 8,105,191) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (Rp 4,170) | Rp 2,093 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (Rp 625,504) | Rp 509,555 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Kina (Rp 275,459) | Rp 32,683 | + 743% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 522 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia
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