Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 147% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 Kina (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 163 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 108 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 57 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.60 Kina (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 32 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 22 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 67 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Kina (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 40 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kina (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 23 | + 351% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kina (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 22 | + 338% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 Kina (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 217 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Kina (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 28 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kina (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 20 | + 371% | |
| Housing | + 325% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 325% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,795 Kina (Mex$ 43,875) | Mex$ 19,403 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,266 Kina (Mex$ 29,637) | Mex$ 8,946 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,944 Kina (Mex$ 10,943) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 797% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,213 Kina (Mex$ 46,226) | Mex$ 10,855 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,459 Kina (Mex$ 19,468) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kina (Mex$ 11,257) | Mex$ 897 | + 1155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 431 Kina (Mex$ 2,427) | Mex$ 386 | + 529% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (Mex$ 17,946) | Mex$ 7,586 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (Mex$ 2,251) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Kina (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 102 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 86 | + 557% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 183 Kina (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 854 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 Kina (Mex$ 1,332) | Mex$ 632 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223 Kina (Mex$ 1,255) | Mex$ 1,511 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 Kina (Mex$ 2,145) | Mex$ 1,218 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (Mex$ 703,535) | Mex$ 323,328 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Kina (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 20 | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 499 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 107% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 79 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 214 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 566 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Kina (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 70 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 49 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Kina (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 57 | + 398% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Kina (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 30 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 187 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 Kina (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 348 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 Kina (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 139 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 904 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 Kina (Mex$ 973) | Mex$ 662 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123 Kina (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 110 | + 530% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 59 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kina (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 41 | + 620% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,438 Kina (Mex$ 13,723) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.82 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 881 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 55 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,383 prices entered by 1,378 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
5.628
MXN
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 158% more expensive than in Mexico
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