Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 211% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 211% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (₨2,886) | ₨972 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (₨1,839) | ₨1,004 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (₨898) | ₨365 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (₨526) | ₨170 | + 209% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Kina (₨1,416) | ₨282 | + 402% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (₨2,198) | ₨255 | + 762% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (₨3,216) | ₨1,139 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (₨1,589) | ₨290 | + 447% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (₨876) | ₨117 | + 649% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (₨571) | ₨549 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (₨11,946) | ₨2,784 | + 329% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Kina (₨757) | ₨289 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (₨393) | ₨191 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 640% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 640% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,804 Kina (₨1,176,186) | ₨115,670 | + 917% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (₨525,106) | ₨70,950 | + 640% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (₨87,908) | ₨25,995 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (₨624,854) | ₨59,502 | + 950% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (₨794,500) | ₨50,821 | + 1463% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (₨39,725) | ₨20,152 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (₨12,481) | ₨2,097 | + 495% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (₨235,546) | ₨71,636 | + 229% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (₨67,618) | ₨23,262 | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (₨3,473) | ₨1,718 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kina (₨3,972) | ₨1,977 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (₨11,829) | ₨3,426 | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (₨15,739) | ₨6,254 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (₨21,154) | ₨13,199 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (₨46,305) | ₨8,569 | + 440% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,375 Kina (₨5,511,851) | ₨4,456,060 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (₨289) | ₨270 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (₨19,154) | ₨4,626 | + 314% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (₨1,485) | ₨1,015 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (₨5,107) | ₨1,391 | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (₨19,752) | ₨3,667 | + 439% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (₨1,403) | ₨521 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (₨1,480) | ₨922 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (₨1,261) | ₨736 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (₨624) | ₨249 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (₨668) | ₨242 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (₨3,378) | ₨860 | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (₨5,973) | ₨3,545 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (₨5,973) | ₨2,089 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (₨15,890) | ₨2,959 | + 437% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (₨25,921) | ₨7,109 | + 265% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (₨2,383) | ₨880 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (₨4,987) | ₨669 | + 645% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (₨716) | ₨745 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (₨79,450) | ₨119,622 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (₨11,917) | ₨3,764 | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Kina (₨1,415) | ₨415 | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 246% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,840 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 246% more expensive than in Pakistan
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