Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 186% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 Kina (руб 661) | руб 406 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (руб 574) | руб 283 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kina (руб 304) | руб 144 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54 Kina (руб 116) | руб 65 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Kina (руб 346) | руб 88 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Kina (руб 372) | руб 130 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 Kina (руб 403) | руб 333 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Kina (руб 318) | руб 107 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kina (руб 277) | руб 34 | + 720% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kina (руб 282) | руб 66 | + 326% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76 Kina (руб 1,587) | руб 593 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (руб 196) | руб 110 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina (руб 250) | руб 29 | + 764% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 289% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina (руб 165,948) | руб 68,217 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina (руб 109,661) | руб 38,434 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina (руб 34,665) | руб 5,700 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina (руб 151,465) | руб 32,389 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina (руб 69,590) | руб 23,273 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina (руб 23,318) | руб 3,730 | + 525% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina (руб 6,790) | руб 439 | + 1447% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina (руб 66,892) | руб 24,196 | + 176% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina (руб 8,392) | руб 6,604 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina (руб 559) | руб 413 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kina (руб 2,098) | руб 811 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina (руб 4,491) | руб 4,784 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina (руб 4,760) | руб 2,535 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina (руб 4,528) | руб 5,645 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina (руб 6,821) | руб 6,989 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 90% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina (руб 2,622,364) | руб 1,246,400 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina (руб 177) | руб 47 | + 278% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina (руб 2,098) | руб 1,609 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 121% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina (руб 580) | руб 451 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina (руб 707) | руб 549 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina (руб 6,771) | руб 1,290 | + 425% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina (руб 245) | руб 307 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina (руб 446) | руб 183 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina (руб 614) | руб 213 | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (руб 169) | руб 81 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina (руб 63) | руб 100 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina (руб 840) | руб 559 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 63% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina (руб 1,382) | руб 1,443 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina (руб 1,127) | руб 580 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina (руб 8,392) | руб 5,605 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina (руб 3,285) | руб 3,345 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina (руб 2,300) | руб 385 | + 497% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina (руб 283) | руб 166 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina (руб 805) | руб 220 | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina (руб 40,776) | руб 35,616 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina (руб 21) | руб 7 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina (руб 3,665) | руб 3,599 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 Kina (руб 524) | руб 160 | + 229% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,545 prices entered by 748 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 154% more expensive than in Russia
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