Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 215% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 Kina (руб 498) | руб 381 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (руб 504) | руб 255 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (руб 281) | руб 141 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.60 Kina (руб 106) | руб 67 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (руб 323) | руб 87 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Kina (руб 399) | руб 150 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Kina (руб 425) | руб 320 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Kina (руб 325) | руб 95 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kina (руб 355) | руб 33 | + 982% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kina (руб 316) | руб 61 | + 417% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 Kina (руб 1,515) | руб 530 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Kina (руб 204) | руб 94 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kina (руб 309) | руб 32 | + 882% | |
| Housing | + 266% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 266% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,795 Kina (руб 146,854) | руб 75,229 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,266 Kina (руб 99,198) | руб 43,484 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,944 Kina (руб 36,627) | руб 6,636 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,213 Kina (руб 154,723) | руб 39,851 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,459 Kina (руб 65,163) | руб 25,004 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kina (руб 37,677) | руб 4,110 | + 817% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 431 Kina (руб 8,123) | руб 417 | + 1848% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (руб 60,067) | руб 24,777 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (руб 7,535) | руб 5,517 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Kina (руб 567) | руб 430 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (руб 1,884) | руб 724 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 183 Kina (руб 3,448) | руб 5,782 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 Kina (руб 4,457) | руб 2,885 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223 Kina (руб 4,200) | руб 5,928 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 Kina (руб 7,180) | руб 6,846 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 75% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (руб 2,354,807) | руб 1,412,860 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Kina (руб 205) | руб 45 | + 353% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,906 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 119% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 Kina (руб 754) | руб 502 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (руб 942) | руб 585 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (руб 2,826) | руб 1,351 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Kina (руб 251) | руб 238 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Kina (руб 301) | руб 155 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Kina (руб 942) | руб 198 | + 377% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Kina (руб 226) | руб 69 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (руб 211) | руб 98 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (руб 755) | руб 603 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 Kina (руб 1,374) | руб 1,770 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 Kina (руб 1,044) | руб 610 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 Kina (руб 3,258) | руб 3,282 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123 Kina (руб 2,315) | руб 431 | + 437% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Kina (руб 326) | руб 218 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kina (руб 987) | руб 241 | + 310% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,438 Kina (руб 45,933) | руб 30,129 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (руб 2,826) | руб 3,340 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (руб 471) | руб 150 | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,465 prices entered by 476 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
18.838
RUB
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 143% more expensive than in Russia
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