Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (¥1,482) | ¥998 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (¥944) | ¥723 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (¥461) | ¥544 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (¥270) | ¥204 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Kina (¥645) | ¥323 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (¥1,129) | ¥616 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (¥1,651) | ¥934 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (¥816) | ¥850 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (¥450) | ¥535 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (¥293) | ¥288 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (¥6,134) | ¥1,240 | + 395% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (¥389) | ¥240 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (¥202) | ¥202 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 106% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,804 Kina (¥603,988) | ¥279,056 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (¥269,650) | ¥163,427 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (¥45,142) | ¥23,363 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (¥320,871) | ¥150,519 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (¥407,987) | ¥81,210 | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (¥20,399) | ¥36,753 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (¥6,409) | ¥4,386 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (¥120,956) | ¥49,710 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (¥34,723) | ¥17,687 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (¥1,783) | ¥1,118 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Kina (¥1,930) | ¥1,483 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (¥6,074) | ¥6,145 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (¥8,082) | ¥5,263 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (¥10,863) | ¥9,604 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (¥23,778) | ¥13,529 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,375 Kina (¥2,830,413) | ¥2,697,750 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (¥149) | ¥170 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (¥9,836) | ¥9,950 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (¥763) | ¥2,154 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (¥2,623) | ¥2,551 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (¥10,143) | ¥5,499 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (¥720) | ¥1,340 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (¥760) | ¥842 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (¥647) | ¥750 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (¥321) | ¥225 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (¥343) | ¥233 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (¥1,735) | ¥3,812 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (¥3,067) | ¥4,064 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (¥3,067) | ¥3,590 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (¥8,160) | ¥4,524 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (¥13,311) | ¥6,047 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (¥1,224) | ¥896 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (¥2,561) | ¥487 | + 426% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (¥367) | ¥585 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (¥40,799) | ¥98,506 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (¥6,120) | ¥9,275 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Kina (¥727) | ¥587 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 806 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 40% more expensive than in Japan
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