- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Kina (руб 697) | руб 354 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 Kina (руб 501) | руб 284 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Kina (руб 257) | руб 134 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (руб 140) | руб 64 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina (руб 251) | руб 82 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (руб 219) | руб 148 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina (руб 349) | руб 309 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina (руб 236) | руб 94 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina (руб 180) | руб 35 | + 416% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina (руб 183) | руб 62 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Kina (руб 777) | руб 524 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Kina (руб 192) | руб 93 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 Kina (руб 82) | руб 31 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina (руб 199,012) | руб 75,569 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina (руб 76,138) | руб 40,521 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina (руб 13,303) | руб 6,224 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina (руб 26,559) | руб 37,854 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina (руб 18,615) | руб 25,057 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina (руб 3,352) | руб 3,914 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina (руб 3,514) | руб 482 | + 629% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,330 Kina (руб 26,673) | руб 26,471 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina (руб 45,896) | руб 5,806 | + 691% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina (руб 752) | руб 399 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina (руб 372) | руб 534 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina (руб 3,681) | руб 5,247 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina (руб 2,648) | руб 3,076 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina (руб 4,681) | руб 5,565 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina (руб 4,792) | руб 7,189 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 116,482 Kina (руб 2,336,579) | руб 1,126,760 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina (руб 80) | руб 42 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina (руб 1,655) | руб 1,719 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 122% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina (руб 304) | руб 315 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina (руб 1,003) | руб 504 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina (руб 2,512) | руб 1,316 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina (руб 554) | руб 227 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Kina (руб 592) | руб 160 | + 271% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina (руб 298) | руб 207 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (руб 188) | руб 69 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina (руб 224) | руб 100 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 Kina (руб 724) | руб 524 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina (руб 2,038) | руб 1,596 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45 Kina (руб 904) | руб 670 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina (руб 2,006) | руб 5,496 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina (руб 3,515) | руб 3,405 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina (руб 425) | руб 373 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Kina (руб 205) | руб 178 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Kina (руб 225) | руб 228 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina (руб 32,346) | руб 31,480 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina (руб 74) | руб 4.91 | + 1399% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina (руб 4,058) | руб 3,050 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina (руб 570) | руб 137 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,724 prices entered by 926 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
20.060
RUB
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 85% more expensive than in Russia
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