- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (Rp 146,949) | Rp 66,106 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (Rp 106,371) | Rp 50,634 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (Rp 69,011) | Rp 30,568 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (Rp 28,155) | Rp 19,074 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Kina (Rp 56,584) | Rp 24,685 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (Rp 49,049) | Rp 16,247 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (Rp 78,110) | Rp 66,045 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (Rp 52,771) | Rp 37,044 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (Rp 40,385) | Rp 18,542 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (Rp 39,142) | Rp 32,310 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (Rp 231,922) | Rp 368,198 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (Rp 41,523) | Rp 19,117 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 Kina (Rp 18,298) | Rp 16,216 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 136% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (Rp 44,536,199) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (Rp 17,038,680) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (Rp 2,976,957) | Rp 910,541 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (Rp 5,943,517) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (Rp 4,165,849) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (Rp 750,145) | Rp 619,505 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (Rp 786,484) | Rp 287,299 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (Rp 6,551,560) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (Rp 10,270,972) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 475% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (Rp 168,340) | Rp 58,356 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina (Rp 83,317) | Rp 56,285 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (Rp 823,806) | Rp 615,926 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (Rp 592,534) | Rp 397,678 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (Rp 1,047,527) | Rp 985,125 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (Rp 1,072,410) | Rp 811,453 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 116,482 Kina (Rp 522,894,813) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (Rp 17,992) | Rp 8,898 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (Rp 370,348) | Rp 381,291 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 168% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (Rp 67,959) | Rp 24,249 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (Rp 224,453) | Rp 88,999 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (Rp 562,197) | Rp 343,185 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (Rp 124,073) | Rp 45,191 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (Rp 113,843) | Rp 23,113 | + 393% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (Rp 66,738) | Rp 34,430 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (Rp 42,081) | Rp 14,080 | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (Rp 50,176) | Rp 13,066 | + 284% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (Rp 175,353) | Rp 92,997 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 148% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (Rp 456,053) | Rp 216,823 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (Rp 197,079) | Rp 100,274 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (Rp 448,906) | Rp 375,594 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (Rp 786,510) | Rp 505,534 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (Rp 95,162) | Rp 133,066 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (Rp 48,625) | Rp 46,363 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (Rp 55,562) | Rp 56,412 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina (Rp 7,238,611) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (Rp 16,470) | Rp 1,617 | + 918% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (Rp 908,227) | Rp 565,576 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (Rp 127,491) | Rp 24,489 | + 421% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,978 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4489.061
IDR
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 173% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Angola is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Indonesia