- 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 (¥1,141) | ¥1,038 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (¥826) | ¥691 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (¥536) | ¥436 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (¥219) | ¥203 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Kina (¥439) | ¥288 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (¥381) | ¥777 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (¥606) | ¥927 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (¥410) | ¥697 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (¥314) | ¥416 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (¥304) | ¥277 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (¥1,800) | ¥1,538 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (¥322) | ¥199 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 Kina (¥142) | ¥198 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (¥345,741) | ¥218,000 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (¥132,274) | ¥123,235 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (¥23,111) | ¥21,518 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (¥46,140) | ¥110,576 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (¥32,340) | ¥71,567 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (¥5,823) | ¥12,926 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (¥6,106) | ¥4,101 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (¥50,861) | ¥55,558 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (¥79,735) | ¥16,537 | + 382% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (¥1,307) | ¥711 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina (¥647) | ¥1,838 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (¥6,395) | ¥7,197 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (¥4,600) | ¥4,336 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (¥8,132) | ¥8,421 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (¥8,325) | ¥13,972 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 116,482 Kina (¥4,059,311) | ¥2,510,720 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (¥140) | ¥145 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (¥2,875) | ¥11,257 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (¥528) | ¥1,278 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (¥1,742) | ¥1,019 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (¥4,364) | ¥3,622 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (¥963) | ¥612 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (¥884) | ¥707 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (¥518) | ¥455 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (¥327) | ¥137 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (¥390) | ¥229 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (¥1,361) | ¥2,862 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (¥3,540) | ¥3,989 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (¥1,530) | ¥3,357 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (¥3,485) | ¥14,181 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (¥6,106) | ¥7,538 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (¥739) | ¥964 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (¥377) | ¥487 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (¥431) | ¥586 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina (¥56,194) | ¥49,094 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (¥128) | ¥56 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (¥7,051) | ¥10,897 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (¥990) | ¥468 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,098 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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