- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Kina (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 118 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 Kina (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 95 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Kina (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 66 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 31 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 20 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 62 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 37 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 24 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 21 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Kina (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 223 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Kina (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 25 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 Kina (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (Mex$ 62,200) | Mex$ 19,601 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (Mex$ 23,797) | Mex$ 10,336 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (Mex$ 4,158) | Mex$ 1,616 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (Mex$ 8,301) | Mex$ 11,756 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (Mex$ 5,818) | Mex$ 6,568 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (Mex$ 1,048) | Mex$ 1,602 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 381 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,330 Kina (Mex$ 8,337) | Mex$ 8,129 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (Mex$ 14,345) | Mex$ 2,016 | + 611% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 103 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 88 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (Mex$ 1,151) | Mex$ 798 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (Mex$ 828) | Mex$ 652 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (Mex$ 1,463) | Mex$ 1,486 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (Mex$ 1,498) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 116,482 Kina (Mex$ 730,289) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 466 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 111% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 77 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 184 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (Mex$ 785) | Mex$ 541 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 68 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Kina (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 49 | + 279% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 53 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 28 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 29 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 Kina (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 122 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 151% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (Mex$ 637) | Mex$ 385 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45 Kina (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 136 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 741 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 103 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Kina (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 55 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Kina (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 44 | + 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina (Mex$ 10,110) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 898% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (Mex$ 1,268) | Mex$ 721 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 52 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,457 prices entered by 1,202 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.270
MXN
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 97% more expensive than in Mexico
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