Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 257% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 257% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Kina (8,225 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina (9,717 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 Kina (7,826 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Kina (5,314 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kina (10,519 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (8,636 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Kina (17,273 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (8,225 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kina (8,636 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kina (7,826 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 807% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Kina (8,636 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Kina (5,125 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 413% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Kina (8,636 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 636% | |
| Housing | + 346% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 346% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,187 Kina (4,600,629 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 687% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,326 Kina (3,012,800 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 625% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 100,000 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kina (6,168,772 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 916% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 Kina (3,290,012 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 1329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 70,000 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 15,715 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 250,000 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 48,000 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 Kina (8,636 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 Kina (15,580 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 489% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 13,102 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 23,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 Kina (61,688 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Kina (246,751 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 283% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,402,940 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Kina (4,108 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 389% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,800 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 294% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 294% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 Kina (5,665 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Kina (8,366 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 373% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (61,688 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Kina (8,636 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 294% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (10,458 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 418% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Kina (8,636 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (3,774 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 Kina (8,636 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 705% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Kina (11,067 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 35,140 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Kina (9,717 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 34,112 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (8,636 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 Kina (5,665 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (5,125 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 376% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 13,295 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 Kina (10,704 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 328% | |
| 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 423 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria
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