Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 237% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 237% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 Kina (₨1,418) | ₨477 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (₨1,231) | ₨617 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (₨653) | ₨254 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54 Kina (₨249) | ₨111 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (₨743) | ₨146 | + 410% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Kina (₨799) | ₨85 | + 836% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 Kina (₨865) | ₨736 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Kina (₨683) | ₨147 | + 363% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kina (₨594) | ₨52 | + 1052% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kina (₨604) | ₨285 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 Kina (₨3,405) | ₨1,607 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (₨421) | ₨133 | + 216% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina (₨537) | ₨80 | + 568% | |
| Housing | + 458% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 458% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina (₨356,050) | ₨65,208 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina (₨235,284) | ₨40,675 | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina (₨74,375) | ₨11,662 | + 538% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina (₨324,975) | ₨44,902 | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina (₨149,308) | ₨32,659 | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina (₨50,030) | ₨8,932 | + 460% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina (₨14,568) | ₨2,572 | + 466% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (₨143,519) | ₨44,098 | + 225% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (₨18,005) | ₨23,617 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina (₨1,200) | ₨667 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (₨4,501) | ₨516 | + 773% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina (₨9,635) | ₨3,054 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina (₨10,213) | ₨5,408 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina (₨9,716) | ₨8,399 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina (₨14,635) | ₨5,912 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (₨5,626,414) | ₨2,463,580 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina (₨381) | ₨107 | + 254% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina (₨4,501) | ₨2,108 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina (₨1,245) | ₨260 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina (₨1,517) | ₨616 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina (₨14,528) | ₨1,831 | + 693% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina (₨526) | ₨463 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina (₨956) | ₨350 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina (₨1,317) | ₨441 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (₨362) | ₨189 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina (₨135) | ₨169 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (₨1,803) | ₨480 | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina (₨2,964) | ₨1,849 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina (₨2,419) | ₨1,458 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (₨18,005) | ₨2,679 | + 572% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina (₨7,048) | ₨3,680 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina (₨4,934) | ₨850 | + 480% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (₨607) | ₨437 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina (₨1,727) | ₨435 | + 297% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (₨87,488) | ₨58,894 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (₨45) | ₨39 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina (₨7,863) | ₨4,106 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (₨1,125) | ₨267 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 228% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,957 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 228% more expensive than in Pakistan
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