- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (₨1,351) | ₨528 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (₨978) | ₨604 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (₨634) | ₨214 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (₨259) | ₨108 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Kina (₨520) | ₨121 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (₨451) | ₨82 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (₨718) | ₨437 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (₨485) | ₨153 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (₨371) | ₨40 | + 833% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (₨360) | ₨314 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (₨2,132) | ₨2,141 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (₨382) | ₨117 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 Kina (₨168) | ₨55 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (₨409,331) | ₨57,018 | + 618% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (₨156,602) | ₨35,866 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (₨27,361) | ₨7,949 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (₨54,627) | ₨44,615 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (₨38,288) | ₨25,314 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (₨6,895) | ₨6,795 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (₨7,229) | ₨2,652 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (₨60,215) | ₨39,920 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (₨94,400) | ₨11,091 | + 751% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (₨1,547) | ₨499 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina (₨766) | ₨947 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (₨7,572) | ₨2,542 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (₨5,446) | ₨4,026 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (₨9,628) | ₨6,025 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (₨9,856) | ₨5,302 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 116,482 Kina (₨4,805,914) | ₨1,796,100 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (₨165) | ₨89 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (₨3,404) | ₨2,526 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 190% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 190% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (₨625) | ₨227 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (₨2,063) | ₨639 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (₨5,167) | ₨2,133 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (₨1,140) | ₨444 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (₨1,046) | ₨268 | + 291% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (₨613) | ₨340 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (₨387) | ₨142 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (₨461) | ₨109 | + 325% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (₨1,612) | ₨627 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (₨4,192) | ₨1,501 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (₨1,811) | ₨1,126 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (₨4,126) | ₨3,688 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (₨7,229) | ₨3,095 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (₨875) | ₨526 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (₨447) | ₨391 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (₨511) | ₨548 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina (₨66,530) | ₨54,726 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (₨151) | ₨28 | + 444% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (₨8,347) | ₨3,850 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (₨1,172) | ₨182 | + 545% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,675 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan
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