Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Kina (¥635) | ¥1,145 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Kina (¥812) | ¥719 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Kina (¥1,149) | ¥437 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (¥244) | ¥211 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kina (¥938) | ¥282 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.51 Kina (¥163) | ¥815 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 Kina (¥905) | ¥951 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (¥440) | ¥984 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Kina (¥235) | ¥421 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (¥325) | ¥268 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 71 Kina (¥2,553) | ¥1,770 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (¥362) | ¥217 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kina (¥235) | ¥225 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000 Kina (¥72,329) | ¥194,768 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥126,641 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Kina (¥7,233) | ¥21,178 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200 Kina (¥43,397) | ¥142,258 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (¥18,082) | ¥13,643 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Kina (¥10,849) | ¥3,988 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900 Kina (¥32,548) | ¥59,521 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700 Kina (¥25,315) | ¥17,809 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 90 Kina (¥3,255) | ¥665 | + 389% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kina (¥2,495) | ¥2,700 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150 Kina (¥5,425) | ¥7,941 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 130 Kina (¥4,701) | ¥4,162 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Kina (¥10,849) | ¥7,471 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100 Kina (¥3,616) | ¥15,388 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kina (¥3,616,427) | ¥2,576,380 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.79 Kina (¥137) | ¥161 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 Kina (¥615) | ¥1,370 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 Kina (¥615) | ¥1,955 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 Kina (¥4,340) | ¥3,523 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Kina (¥542) | ¥2,205 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Kina (¥450) | ¥648 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Kina (¥324) | ¥409 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.50 Kina (¥199) | ¥143 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.99 Kina (¥217) | ¥184 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Kina (¥1,085) | ¥3,583 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Kina (¥1,808) | ¥4,280 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 Kina (¥1,808) | ¥3,593 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Kina (¥5,425) | ¥6,242 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (¥1,085) | ¥1,034 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Kina (¥904) | ¥533 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Kina (¥289) | ¥526 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (¥70,292) | ¥58,872 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (¥36) | ¥41 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (¥5,425) | ¥11,178 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Kina (¥2,389) | ¥554 | + 331% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 664 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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