- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 117% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina (руб 644) | руб 359 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina (руб 467) | руб 278 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina (руб 313) | руб 134 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina (руб 126) | руб 65 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (руб 244) | руб 81 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Kina (руб 254) | руб 138 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (руб 343) | руб 310 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (руб 231) | руб 93 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (руб 177) | руб 35 | + 407% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (руб 181) | руб 60 | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina (руб 1,017) | руб 532 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina (руб 182) | руб 96 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Kina (руб 91) | руб 32 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 106% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (руб 195,367) | руб 75,340 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (руб 74,744) | руб 39,678 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (руб 13,059) | руб 6,137 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (руб 26,072) | руб 38,444 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (руб 18,274) | руб 24,360 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (руб 3,291) | руб 3,704 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (руб 3,450) | руб 478 | + 621% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina (руб 28,740) | руб 26,419 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (руб 45,056) | руб 6,120 | + 636% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (руб 738) | руб 403 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Kina (руб 158) | руб 509 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (руб 3,614) | руб 5,511 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (руб 2,599) | руб 3,037 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (руб 4,595) | руб 5,637 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (руб 4,704) | руб 7,478 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,103 Kina (руб 2,227,248) | руб 1,208,140 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (руб 79) | руб 43 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (руб 1,625) | руб 1,702 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 108% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (руб 298) | руб 324 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (руб 985) | руб 508 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (руб 2,466) | руб 1,237 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (руб 544) | руб 230 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina (руб 499) | руб 166 | + 201% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (руб 293) | руб 211 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (руб 185) | руб 71 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (руб 220) | руб 104 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina (руб 769) | руб 515 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 110% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (руб 2,001) | руб 1,688 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina (руб 865) | руб 682 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (руб 1,969) | руб 5,430 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (руб 3,450) | руб 3,292 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (руб 417) | руб 379 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina (руб 213) | руб 177 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina (руб 244) | руб 234 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,661 Kina (руб 32,703) | руб 31,513 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (руб 72) | руб 4.86 | + 1386% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (руб 3,984) | руб 3,232 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (руб 559) | руб 140 | + 300% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,345 prices entered by 847 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
19.692
RUB
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 81% more expensive than in Russia
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