Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 Kina (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 224 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 121 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 55 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.44 Kina (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 35 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Kina (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 23 | + 333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 Kina (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 70 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Kina (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 41 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kina (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 24 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kina (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 24 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 Kina (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 230 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 30 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 21 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 276% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina (Mex$ 44,529) | Mex$ 19,347 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina (Mex$ 29,426) | Mex$ 8,715 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina (Mex$ 9,302) | Mex$ 1,059 | + 778% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina (Mex$ 40,643) | Mex$ 10,232 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina (Mex$ 18,673) | Mex$ 5,157 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina (Mex$ 6,257) | Mex$ 681 | + 818% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina (Mex$ 1,822) | Mex$ 383 | + 376% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (Mex$ 17,949) | Mex$ 6,773 | + 165% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (Mex$ 2,252) | Mex$ 2,063 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 98 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 93 | + 504% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 64% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina (Mex$ 1,205) | Mex$ 858 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina (Mex$ 1,277) | Mex$ 663 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina (Mex$ 1,215) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina (Mex$ 1,830) | Mex$ 1,155 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (Mex$ 703,664) | Mex$ 357,739 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 19 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 544 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 80 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 185 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina (Mex$ 1,817) | Mex$ 534 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 81 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 49 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 57 | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 30 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 29 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 188 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 306 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 150 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (Mex$ 2,252) | Mex$ 850 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 679 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina (Mex$ 617) | Mex$ 124 | + 396% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 72 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 40 | + 441% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (Mex$ 10,942) | Mex$ 10,778 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (Mex$ 5.63) | Mex$ 3.05 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 986 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 62 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,685 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
5.629
MXN
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 119% more expensive than in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 105% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 121% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Angola is 47% more expensive than in Mexico