Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 Kina (¥945) | ¥941 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (¥820) | ¥695 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (¥435) | ¥426 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54 Kina (¥166) | ¥203 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (¥495) | ¥244 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Kina (¥532) | ¥653 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 Kina (¥576) | ¥888 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Kina (¥455) | ¥792 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kina (¥396) | ¥389 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kina (¥403) | ¥306 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 Kina (¥2,268) | ¥1,351 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (¥280) | ¥185 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina (¥358) | ¥246 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina (¥237,191) | ¥295,978 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina (¥156,740) | ¥169,167 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina (¥49,547) | ¥25,258 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina (¥216,490) | ¥144,655 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina (¥99,465) | ¥80,593 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina (¥33,328) | ¥13,235 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina (¥9,705) | ¥4,060 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (¥95,609) | ¥55,604 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (¥11,994) | ¥10,692 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina (¥799) | ¥778 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (¥2,999) | ¥2,599 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina (¥6,418) | ¥6,849 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina (¥6,803) | ¥4,780 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina (¥6,473) | ¥8,249 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina (¥9,750) | ¥12,511 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (¥3,748,168) | ¥2,585,890 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina (¥254) | ¥135 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina (¥2,999) | ¥10,445 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina (¥829) | ¥1,225 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina (¥1,011) | ¥1,626 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina (¥9,678) | ¥6,148 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina (¥350) | ¥812 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina (¥637) | ¥655 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina (¥878) | ¥501 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (¥241) | ¥170 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina (¥90) | ¥229 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (¥1,201) | ¥2,983 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina (¥1,975) | ¥3,633 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina (¥1,611) | ¥3,657 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (¥11,994) | ¥12,969 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina (¥4,695) | ¥6,422 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina (¥3,287) | ¥1,122 | + 193% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (¥405) | ¥445 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina (¥1,150) | ¥556 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (¥58,282) | ¥52,544 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (¥30) | ¥40 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina (¥5,238) | ¥9,497 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (¥750) | ¥525 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 795 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is about the same as in Japan
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