Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 260% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 260% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 Kina (₨1,200) | ₨588 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (₨1,215) | ₨653 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (₨676) | ₨250 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.60 Kina (₨254) | ₨110 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (₨778) | ₨123 | + 534% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (₨961) | ₨117 | + 724% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina (₨1,023) | ₨492 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Kina (₨781) | ₨180 | + 335% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kina (₨854) | ₨46 | + 1738% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kina (₨762) | ₨359 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 Kina (₨3,649) | ₨2,731 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Kina (₨492) | ₨127 | + 288% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kina (₨745) | ₨57 | + 1207% | |
| Housing | + 605% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 605% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,795 Kina (₨353,655) | ₨56,028 | + 531% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,266 Kina (₨238,889) | ₨35,811 | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,944 Kina (₨88,205) | ₨8,975 | + 883% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,213 Kina (₨372,603) | ₨49,793 | + 648% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,459 Kina (₨156,925) | ₨29,925 | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kina (₨90,734) | ₨8,086 | + 1022% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 431 Kina (₨19,562) | ₨2,480 | + 689% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (₨144,653) | ₨38,897 | + 272% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (₨18,147) | ₨12,402 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Kina (₨1,364) | ₨593 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (₨4,537) | ₨791 | + 473% | |
| Clothes | + 197% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 197% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 183 Kina (₨8,302) | ₨2,103 | + 295% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 Kina (₨10,734) | ₨3,538 | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223 Kina (₨10,115) | ₨6,483 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 Kina (₨17,291) | ₨5,556 | + 211% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (₨5,670,856) | ₨1,949,500 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Kina (₨495) | ₨112 | + 340% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,909 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 282% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 282% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (₨1,815) | ₨311 | + 484% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (₨2,268) | ₨401 | + 466% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (₨6,805) | ₨1,486 | + 358% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Kina (₨605) | ₨514 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (₨726) | ₨301 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Kina (₨2,268) | ₨305 | + 644% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Kina (₨544) | ₨190 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (₨507) | ₨126 | + 302% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (₨1,818) | ₨388 | + 368% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 Kina (₨3,310) | ₨1,486 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 Kina (₨2,514) | ₨1,191 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,767 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 Kina (₨7,846) | ₨3,552 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123 Kina (₨5,574) | ₨885 | + 530% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (₨785) | ₨327 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kina (₨2,377) | ₨393 | + 505% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,438 Kina (₨110,615) | ₨55,804 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (₨6,805) | ₨4,010 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (₨1,134) | ₨216 | + 425% | |
| TOTAL | + 267% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,143 prices entered by 475 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan
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