- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (₨1,362) | ₨557 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (₨986) | ₨619 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (₨662) | ₨219 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (₨266) | ₨108 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (₨515) | ₨122 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Kina (₨537) | ₨79 | + 580% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (₨724) | ₨613 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (₨489) | ₨156 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (₨374) | ₨39 | + 849% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (₨383) | ₨283 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (₨2,150) | ₨2,980 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (₨385) | ₨116 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Kina (₨193) | ₨57 | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 234% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (₨412,899) | ₨56,589 | + 630% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (₨157,967) | ₨35,418 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (₨27,600) | ₨8,319 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (₨55,103) | ₨46,212 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (₨38,622) | ₨29,470 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (₨6,955) | ₨6,959 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (₨7,292) | ₨2,729 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (₨60,740) | ₨41,526 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (₨95,223) | ₨11,677 | + 715% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (₨1,561) | ₨499 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (₨333) | ₨1,031 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (₨7,638) | ₨2,663 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (₨5,493) | ₨4,551 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (₨9,712) | ₨6,644 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (₨9,942) | ₨6,006 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,103 Kina (₨4,707,171) | ₨2,115,150 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (₨167) | ₨92 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (₨3,434) | ₨2,561 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (₨630) | ₨241 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (₨2,081) | ₨748 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (₨5,212) | ₨2,396 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (₨1,150) | ₨445 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (₨1,055) | ₨320 | + 230% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (₨619) | ₨365 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (₨390) | ₨158 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (₨465) | ₨112 | + 314% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (₨1,626) | ₨589 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (₨4,228) | ₨1,589 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (₨1,827) | ₨1,181 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (₨4,162) | ₨3,978 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (₨7,292) | ₨3,176 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (₨882) | ₨1,228 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (₨451) | ₨389 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (₨515) | ₨548 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,661 Kina (₨69,117) | ₨57,145 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (₨153) | ₨52 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (₨8,420) | ₨3,979 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (₨1,182) | ₨281 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,402 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan
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