Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Kina (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 295 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 164 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 Kina (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 68 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Kina (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 28 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kina (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 46 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 33 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Kina (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 90 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 47 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 34 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kina (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 29 | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 286 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Kina (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 37 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 26 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 179% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,187 Kina (Mex$ 56,627) | Mex$ 21,296 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,326 Kina (Mex$ 37,083) | Mex$ 11,002 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,248 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kina (Mex$ 75,928) | Mex$ 13,741 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 Kina (Mex$ 40,495) | Mex$ 7,216 | + 461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 802 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 423 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 5,857 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,734 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 120 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 Kina (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 119 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 966 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 662 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 Kina (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 1,717 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Kina (Mex$ 3,037) | Mex$ 1,381 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 359,752 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Kina (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 24 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 605 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 Kina (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 83 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Kina (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 219 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 715 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 76 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 64 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 73 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 38 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 36 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Kina (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 284 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 375 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Kina (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 166 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 803 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 860 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 185 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 Kina (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 88 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 54 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,641 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 944 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 Kina (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 77 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,276 prices entered by 792 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 66% more expensive than in Mexico
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