Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Kina (Rp 141,704) | Rp 62,230 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 Kina (Rp 117,263) | Rp 52,137 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (Rp 61,978) | Rp 30,582 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.46 Kina (Rp 22,705) | Rp 18,388 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (Rp 72,226) | Rp 26,104 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (Rp 88,176) | Rp 14,341 | + 515% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina (Rp 93,838) | Rp 77,272 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Kina (Rp 71,684) | Rp 38,806 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Kina (Rp 62,194) | Rp 19,485 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Kina (Rp 60,931) | Rp 32,212 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 Kina (Rp 301,059) | Rp 339,997 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (Rp 39,159) | Rp 15,796 | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Kina (Rp 56,677) | Rp 17,158 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 418% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 418% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,950 Kina (Rp 37,247,360) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,017 Kina (Rp 25,039,066) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,944 Kina (Rp 8,091,034) | Rp 772,430 | + 947% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,213 Kina (Rp 34,178,880) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,459 Kina (Rp 14,394,704) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kina (Rp 8,322,995) | Rp 502,555 | + 1556% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 431 Kina (Rp 1,794,450) | Rp 285,184 | + 529% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (Rp 13,269,019) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (Rp 1,664,599) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Kina (Rp 125,147) | Rp 69,682 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (Rp 416,150) | Rp 51,169 | + 713% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 183 Kina (Rp 761,583) | Rp 655,076 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 Kina (Rp 984,652) | Rp 457,119 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223 Kina (Rp 927,810) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 Kina (Rp 1,586,147) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (Rp 520,187,213) | Rp 490,945,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Kina (Rp 45,363) | Rp 9,156 | + 395% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 210% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 210% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (Rp 166,460) | Rp 30,938 | + 438% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (Rp 208,075) | Rp 82,186 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (Rp 624,225) | Rp 280,243 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Kina (Rp 55,486) | Rp 38,725 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (Rp 66,584) | Rp 26,962 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Kina (Rp 208,075) | Rp 34,072 | + 511% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Kina (Rp 49,938) | Rp 16,791 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (Rp 46,515) | Rp 13,618 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (Rp 166,738) | Rp 63,841 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 Kina (Rp 303,585) | Rp 184,270 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 Kina (Rp 230,588) | Rp 105,975 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (Rp 1,664,599) | Rp 1,041,000 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 Kina (Rp 719,735) | Rp 413,601 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123 Kina (Rp 511,319) | Rp 152,100 | + 236% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (Rp 71,974) | Rp 44,543 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kina (Rp 218,035) | Rp 59,628 | + 266% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,438 Kina (Rp 10,146,730) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (Rp 624,225) | Rp 597,783 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (Rp 104,037) | Rp 24,831 | + 319% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,293 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia
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