Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 94% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 Kina (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 217 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 120 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 55 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54 Kina (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 35 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Kina (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 25 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 Kina (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 73 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Kina (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 40 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kina (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 24 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kina (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 24 | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 Kina (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 232 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 21 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 300% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 300% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina (Mex$ 46,806) | Mex$ 18,963 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina (Mex$ 30,931) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina (Mex$ 9,777) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 851% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina (Mex$ 42,721) | Mex$ 10,061 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina (Mex$ 19,628) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina (Mex$ 6,577) | Mex$ 730 | + 801% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina (Mex$ 1,915) | Mex$ 379 | + 406% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (Mex$ 18,867) | Mex$ 6,882 | + 174% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (Mex$ 2,367) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 99 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 91 | + 550% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina (Mex$ 1,267) | Mex$ 839 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina (Mex$ 1,343) | Mex$ 651 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina (Mex$ 1,277) | Mex$ 1,510 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina (Mex$ 1,924) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (Mex$ 739,650) | Mex$ 347,300 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 19 | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 535 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 110% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 82 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 183 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina (Mex$ 1,910) | Mex$ 519 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 80 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 50 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 55 | + 213% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 189 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 305 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 150 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (Mex$ 2,367) | Mex$ 846 | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina (Mex$ 927) | Mex$ 683 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 125 | + 419% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 71 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 39 | + 481% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (Mex$ 11,501) | Mex$ 10,288 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (Mex$ 5.92) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina (Mex$ 1,034) | Mex$ 975 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 62 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,887 prices entered by 1,178 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 134% more expensive than in Mexico
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