Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 Kina (¥867) | ¥1,041 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (¥878) | ¥713 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (¥489) | ¥467 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.60 Kina (¥184) | ¥215 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (¥562) | ¥287 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (¥695) | ¥484 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina (¥740) | ¥1,246 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Kina (¥565) | ¥610 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kina (¥618) | ¥381 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kina (¥551) | ¥267 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 Kina (¥2,639) | ¥1,801 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Kina (¥356) | ¥223 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kina (¥539) | ¥242 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 118% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,795 Kina (¥255,734) | ¥197,391 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,266 Kina (¥172,745) | ¥112,128 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,944 Kina (¥63,783) | ¥15,296 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,213 Kina (¥269,436) | ¥119,023 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,459 Kina (¥113,475) | ¥92,673 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kina (¥65,611) | ¥11,742 | + 459% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 431 Kina (¥14,146) | ¥3,714 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (¥104,601) | ¥37,069 | + 182% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (¥13,122) | ¥10,892 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Kina (¥987) | ¥749 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (¥3,281) | ¥1,906 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 183 Kina (¥6,004) | ¥6,528 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 Kina (¥7,762) | ¥4,644 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223 Kina (¥7,314) | ¥7,956 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 Kina (¥12,504) | ¥13,013 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (¥4,100,698) | ¥2,936,380 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Kina (¥358) | ¥143 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,633 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (¥1,312) | ¥1,406 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (¥1,640) | ¥929 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (¥4,921) | ¥8,740 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Kina (¥437) | ¥554 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (¥525) | ¥669 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Kina (¥1,640) | ¥525 | + 213% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Kina (¥394) | ¥218 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (¥367) | ¥251 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (¥1,314) | ¥2,654 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 Kina (¥2,393) | ¥3,633 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 Kina (¥1,818) | ¥3,165 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 Kina (¥5,674) | ¥6,734 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123 Kina (¥4,031) | ¥809 | + 398% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (¥567) | ¥511 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kina (¥1,719) | ¥509 | + 238% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,438 Kina (¥79,988) | ¥46,875 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (¥4,921) | ¥8,766 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (¥820) | ¥477 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,534 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 60% more expensive than in Japan
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