- Cost of Living
- Papua New Guinea
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Kina ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Kina ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Kina ($4.74) | $4.55 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Kina ($1.90) | $0.89 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Kina ($3.68) | $3.17 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Kina ($3.84) | $4.00 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Kina ($5.18) | $6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Kina ($3.50) | $3.34 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 Kina ($2.68) | $1.60 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Kina ($2.60) | $3.45 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 Kina ($15) | $15 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 Kina ($2.75) | $1.91 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Kina ($1.38) | $2.13 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,921 Kina ($2,953) | $2,048 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,796 Kina ($1,130) | $1,580 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663 Kina ($197) | $177 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,324 Kina ($394) | $1,587 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 928 Kina ($276) | $1,131 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 167 Kina ($50) | $121 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Kina ($52) | $48 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,459 Kina ($434) | $334 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,288 Kina ($681) | $119 | + 472% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Kina ($11) | $11 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Kina ($5.52) | $23 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184 Kina ($55) | $47 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Kina ($39) | $45 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Kina ($69) | $85 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239 Kina ($71) | $115 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,103 Kina ($33,665) | $22,326 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.01 Kina ($1.19) | $0.77 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 Kina ($25) | $85 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Kina ($4.51) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kina ($15) | $18 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 Kina ($37) | $111 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Kina ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Kina ($8) | $3.50 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Kina ($4.43) | $5.14 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Kina ($2.79) | $3.49 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Kina ($3.33) | $1.85 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 Kina ($12) | $20 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Kina ($30) | $45 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 Kina ($13) | $25 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 Kina ($30) | $173 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175 Kina ($52) | $79 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Kina ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Kina ($3.22) | $4.86 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Kina ($3.68) | $5.89 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,613 Kina ($480) | $426 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kina ($1.09) | $0.34 | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 Kina ($60) | $54 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kina ($8) | $8 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92,109 prices entered by 13,254 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.29765
USD
/
PGK
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 13% cheaper than in United States
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