Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 80% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (руб 693) | руб 554 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Kina (руб 511) | руб 382 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Kina (руб 348) | руб 218 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Kina (руб 258) | руб 87 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Kina (руб 595) | руб 138 | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kina (руб 201) | руб 208 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Kina (руб 527) | руб 420 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Kina (руб 134) | руб 129 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (руб 201) | руб 59 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kina (руб 302) | руб 85 | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Kina (руб 1,154) | руб 689 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Kina (руб 210) | руб 181 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kina (руб 126) | руб 42 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 135% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,375 Kina (руб 217,099) | руб 103,905 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,623 Kina (руб 145,483) | руб 59,087 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Kina (руб 28,628) | руб 7,789 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,235 Kina (руб 195,338) | руб 54,275 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,244 Kina (руб 100,090) | руб 33,384 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 5,450 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50 Kina (руб 954) | руб 971 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 323 Kina (руб 6,165) | руб 20,501 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250 Kina (руб 4,771) | руб 7,224 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Kina (руб 326) | руб 548 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 86 Kina (руб 1,635) | руб 618 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 47% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 178 Kina (руб 3,397) | руб 6,816 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80 Kina (руб 1,527) | руб 3,176 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 175 Kina (руб 3,346) | руб 7,907 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 Kina (руб 7,583) | руб 6,921 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,485,230 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Kina (руб 139) | руб 57 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,259 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kina (руб 197) | руб 270 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Kina (руб 385) | руб 515 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kina (руб 2,863) | руб 1,977 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Kina (руб 401) | руб 320 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Kina (руб 338) | руб 187 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Kina (руб 213) | руб 172 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina (руб 164) | руб 123 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kina (руб 183) | руб 132 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Kina (руб 422) | руб 589 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Kina (руб 2,863) | руб 1,593 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Kina (руб 461) | руб 680 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Kina (руб 3,817) | руб 3,237 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 Kina (руб 2,633) | руб 473 | + 457% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Kina (руб 361) | руб 177 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Kina (руб 269) | руб 236 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300 Kina (руб 5,726) | руб 50,539 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,349 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Kina (руб 466) | руб 197 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,804 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
19.085
RUB
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 56% more expensive than in Russia
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