Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to Ukraine
Currency:
Food | + 117% | |||
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Food in Papua New Guinea is 117% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Kina (372₴) | 316₴ | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Kina (237₴) | 202₴ | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Kina (116₴) | 87₴ | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Kina (68₴) | 42₴ | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 Kina (162₴) | 71₴ | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kina (283₴) | 87₴ | + 224% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Kina (415₴) | 199₴ | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Kina (205₴) | 26₴ | + 675% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kina (113₴) | 20₴ | + 466% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Kina (74₴) | 33₴ | + 121% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kina (1,540₴) | 264₴ | + 483% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina (92₴) | 46₴ | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.95 Kina (51₴) | 18₴ | + 174% | |
Housing | + 296% | |||
Housing in Papua New Guinea is 296% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,804 Kina (151,603₴) | 29,808₴ | + 409% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,609 Kina (67,683₴) | 17,510₴ | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,106 Kina (11,331₴) | 3,958₴ | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,865 Kina (80,540₴) | 17,181₴ | + 369% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Kina (102,406₴) | 12,579₴ | + 714% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Kina (5,120₴) | 3,706₴ | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 157 Kina (1,609₴) | 258₴ | + 525% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,965 Kina (30,360₴) | 11,029₴ | + 175% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 851 Kina (8,716₴) | 3,729₴ | + 134% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Kina (448₴) | 389₴ | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Kina (484₴) | 583₴ | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 5% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Ukraine | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 149 Kina (1,525₴) | 3,548₴ | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198 Kina (2,029₴) | 1,448₴ | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Kina (2,727₴) | 4,343₴ | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 583 Kina (5,968₴) | 4,566₴ | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 56% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,375 Kina (710,444₴) | 1,054,060₴ | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.64 Kina (37₴) | 52₴ | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 241 Kina (2,469₴) | 823₴ | + 200% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 38% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Kina (191₴) | 147₴ | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 64 Kina (658₴) | 547₴ | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 Kina (2,546₴) | 669₴ | + 281% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Kina (181₴) | 488₴ | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Kina (191₴) | 138₴ | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Kina (163₴) | 172₴ | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina (80₴) | 73₴ | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 Kina (86₴) | 71₴ | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 Kina (435₴) | 326₴ | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 12% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Papua New Guinea | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Kina (770₴) | 1,081₴ | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 75 Kina (770₴) | 312₴ | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kina (2,048₴) | 1,503₴ | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 326 Kina (3,341₴) | 1,507₴ | + 122% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Kina (307₴) | 321₴ | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kina (643₴) | 50₴ | + 1184% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Kina (92₴) | 83₴ | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Kina (10,241₴) | 43,070₴ | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 3.50₴ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 Kina (1,536₴) | 1,128₴ | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Kina (190₴) | 91₴ | + 109% | |
TOTAL | + 111% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 533 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 111% more expensive than in Ukraine
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