Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kina (Rp 192,574) | Rp 62,394 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 Kina (Rp 129,213) | Rp 60,225 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 Kina (Rp 77,189) | Rp 32,593 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Kina (Rp 63,024) | Rp 24,589 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 Kina (Rp 136,986) | Rp 31,337 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (Rp 85,182) | Rp 14,750 | + 477% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Kina (Rp 170,364) | Rp 72,901 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (Rp 81,125) | Rp 45,403 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kina (Rp 85,182) | Rp 22,376 | + 281% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kina (Rp 77,189) | Rp 32,966 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 Kina (Rp 322,977) | Rp 344,694 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (Rp 39,921) | Rp 18,943 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kina (Rp 31,001) | Rp 15,178 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 177% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,187 Kina (Rp 45,377,139) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,326 Kina (Rp 29,715,984) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,724,710 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kina (Rp 60,844,120) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 Kina (Rp 32,450,197) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 606% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 378,883 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,205,730 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 Kina (Rp 85,182) | Rp 91,402 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 Kina (Rp 153,667) | Rp 83,441 | + 84% | |
| 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) | - | Rp 651,126 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 Kina (Rp 608,441) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Kina (Rp 2,433,765) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Kina (Rp 40,515) | Rp 12,092 | + 235% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 Kina (Rp 55,874) | Rp 22,456 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Kina (Rp 81,836) | Rp 96,147 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (Rp 608,441) | Rp 264,826 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Kina (Rp 85,182) | Rp 66,604 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (Rp 103,147) | Rp 26,592 | + 288% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Kina (Rp 85,182) | Rp 33,023 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (Rp 37,223) | Rp 27,953 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 Kina (Rp 85,182) | Rp 21,349 | + 299% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Kina (Rp 109,161) | Rp 84,361 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Kina (Rp 608,441) | Rp 261,890 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Kina (Rp 95,839) | Rp 96,262 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Kina (Rp 811,255) | Rp 397,663 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (Rp 85,182) | Rp 149,637 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (Rp 68,805) | Rp 38,785 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Kina (Rp 55,983) | Rp 50,891 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 433,566 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Kina (Rp 98,953) | Rp 43,715 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 521 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia
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