Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (Rp 150,571) | Rp 45,378 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (Rp 95,972) | Rp 54,330 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (Rp 46,862) | Rp 27,591 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (Rp 27,464) | Rp 19,722 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Kina (Rp 73,894) | Rp 26,707 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (Rp 114,679) | Rp 18,501 | + 520% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (Rp 167,811) | Rp 56,542 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (Rp 82,916) | Rp 42,973 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (Rp 45,723) | Rp 22,558 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (Rp 29,802) | Rp 34,959 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (Rp 623,358) | Rp 337,317 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (Rp 39,479) | Rp 20,426 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (Rp 20,510) | Rp 17,971 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 274% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 274% 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 61,374,848) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (Rp 27,400,716) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (Rp 4,587,163) | Rp 496,641 | + 824% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (Rp 32,605,686) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (Rp 41,458,007) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 909% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (Rp 2,072,900) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (Rp 651,280) | Rp 400,530 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (Rp 12,291,097) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (Rp 3,528,391) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (Rp 181,202) | Rp 43,866 | + 313% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kina (Rp 207,290) | Rp 71,573 | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (Rp 617,235) | Rp 624,572 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (Rp 821,279) | Rp 439,901 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (Rp 1,103,828) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (Rp 2,416,243) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 90% 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 287,615,338) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (Rp 15,095) | Rp 11,904 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (Rp 999,490) | Rp 150,291 | + 565% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 150% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (Rp 77,495) | Rp 36,367 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (Rp 266,500) | Rp 60,467 | + 341% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (Rp 1,030,708) | Rp 313,421 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (Rp 73,214) | Rp 130,123 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (Rp 77,207) | Rp 19,595 | + 294% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (Rp 65,789) | Rp 34,558 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (Rp 32,577) | Rp 30,035 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (Rp 34,841) | Rp 15,580 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (Rp 176,265) | Rp 88,350 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (Rp 311,679) | Rp 216,012 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (Rp 311,679) | Rp 104,481 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (Rp 829,160) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (Rp 1,352,592) | Rp 383,761 | + 252% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (Rp 124,374) | Rp 162,937 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (Rp 260,228) | Rp 36,298 | + 617% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (Rp 37,342) | Rp 40,791 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (Rp 4,145,801) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (Rp 621,870) | Rp 496,553 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Kina (Rp 73,841) | Rp 35,528 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 750 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia
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