Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (7,643 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (4,872 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (2,379 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (1,394 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Kina (3,325 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (5,821 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 488% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (8,518 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (4,209 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (2,321 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (1,513 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (31,643 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 641% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (2,004 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (1,041 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 252% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,804 Kina (3,115,481 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 590% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (1,390,902 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (232,851 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (1,655,115 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (2,104,472 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (105,224 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (33,060 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (623,915 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (179,107 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (9,198 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Kina (9,955 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (31,332 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (41,689 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (56,032 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (122,652 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,375 Kina (14,599,795 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (766 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (50,736 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (3,934 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 320% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (13,528 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (52,320 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (3,716 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (3,919 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (3,340 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (1,654 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (1,769 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (8,947 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 405% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (15,821 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (15,821 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (42,089 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (68,660 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (6,313 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (13,210 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 781% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (1,896 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (210,447 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 326% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (31,567 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Kina (3,748 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 379 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria
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