- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (¥1,069) | ¥1,006 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (¥774) | ¥711 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (¥520) | ¥445 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (¥209) | ¥198 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (¥404) | ¥270 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Kina (¥421) | ¥689 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (¥568) | ¥889 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (¥384) | ¥637 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (¥294) | ¥430 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (¥301) | ¥262 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (¥1,688) | ¥1,549 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (¥302) | ¥212 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Kina (¥151) | ¥195 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (¥324,096) | ¥242,113 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (¥123,993) | ¥121,422 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (¥21,664) | ¥21,895 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (¥43,252) | ¥116,929 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (¥30,315) | ¥79,022 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (¥5,459) | ¥12,611 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (¥5,723) | ¥4,156 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (¥47,677) | ¥55,558 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (¥74,743) | ¥16,830 | + 344% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (¥1,225) | ¥693 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (¥261) | ¥1,827 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (¥5,995) | ¥7,207 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (¥4,312) | ¥4,012 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (¥7,623) | ¥8,544 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (¥7,804) | ¥15,007 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,103 Kina (¥3,694,796) | ¥2,657,440 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (¥131) | ¥147 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (¥2,695) | ¥11,877 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (¥495) | ¥1,278 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (¥1,633) | ¥1,016 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (¥4,091) | ¥4,123 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (¥903) | ¥630 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (¥828) | ¥711 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (¥486) | ¥484 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (¥306) | ¥145 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (¥365) | ¥213 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (¥1,276) | ¥2,946 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (¥3,319) | ¥4,119 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (¥1,434) | ¥3,373 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (¥3,267) | ¥12,005 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (¥5,724) | ¥8,157 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (¥693) | ¥903 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (¥354) | ¥498 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (¥404) | ¥551 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,661 Kina (¥54,252) | ¥49,094 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (¥120) | ¥58 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (¥6,609) | ¥10,056 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (¥928) | ¥474 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,898 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 13% cheaper than in Japan
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