Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Papua New Guinea is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (Rp 149,537) | Rp 51,111 | + 193% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (Rp 95,313) | Rp 61,877 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (Rp 46,540) | Rp 30,423 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (Rp 27,276) | Rp 22,265 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 Kina (Rp 65,047) | Rp 28,853 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (Rp 113,892) | Rp 17,001 | + 570% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (Rp 166,659) | Rp 65,310 | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (Rp 82,347) | Rp 46,717 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (Rp 45,409) | Rp 20,220 | + 125% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (Rp 29,597) | Rp 35,818 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (Rp 619,079) | Rp 361,559 | + 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (Rp 37,056) | Rp 21,133 | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (Rp 20,369) | Rp 20,433 | - 0% | |
Housing | + 197% | |||
Housing in Papua New Guinea is 197% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,804 Kina (Rp 60,953,476) | Rp 22,706,200 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (Rp 27,212,595) | Rp 12,226,400 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (Rp 4,555,669) | Rp 1,735,350 | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (Rp 32,381,830) | Rp 9,185,280 | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (Rp 41,173,375) | Rp 4,750,620 | + 767% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (Rp 2,058,669) | Rp 1,250,250 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (Rp 646,809) | Rp 355,074 | + 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (Rp 12,206,712) | Rp 3,775,180 | + 223% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (Rp 3,504,167) | Rp 1,744,390 | + 101% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (Rp 179,958) | Rp 56,362 | + 219% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Kina (Rp 194,772) | Rp 90,892 | + 114% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (Rp 612,997) | Rp 737,605 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (Rp 815,640) | Rp 511,282 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (Rp 1,096,249) | Rp 1,342,120 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (Rp 2,399,654) | Rp 1,400,490 | + 71% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,375 Kina (Rp 285,640,702) | Rp 527,598,000 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (Rp 14,992) | Rp 12,409 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (Rp 992,628) | Rp 230,891 | + 330% | |
Personal Care | + 154% | |||
Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 154% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (Rp 76,963) | Rp 27,948 | + 175% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (Rp 264,671) | Rp 35,309 | + 650% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (Rp 1,023,632) | Rp 328,198 | + 212% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (Rp 72,711) | Rp 114,524 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (Rp 76,677) | Rp 23,749 | + 223% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (Rp 65,337) | Rp 34,773 | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (Rp 32,354) | Rp 33,895 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (Rp 34,602) | Rp 9,939 | + 248% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (Rp 175,055) | Rp 114,835 | + 52% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (Rp 309,539) | Rp 209,471 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (Rp 309,539) | Rp 119,365 | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (Rp 823,468) | Rp 400,000 | + 106% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (Rp 1,343,306) | Rp 432,378 | + 211% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (Rp 123,520) | Rp 157,306 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (Rp 258,442) | Rp 40,476 | + 539% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (Rp 37,086) | Rp 57,564 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (Rp 4,117,338) | Rp 10,732,200 | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,881 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (Rp 617,601) | Rp 501,142 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Kina (Rp 76,337) | Rp 36,781 | + 108% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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