Cost of living in Papua New Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Papua New Guinea is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Kina ($4.25) | $16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Kina ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Kina ($10) | $4.59 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 Kina ($1.70) | $0.90 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Kina ($5.42) | $2.91 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 Kina ($1.13) | $4.25 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 Kina ($5.03) | $6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.34 Kina ($1.51) | $3.87 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.35 Kina ($1.23) | $2.01 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kina ($2.39) | $2.94 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 Kina ($16) | $15 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Kina ($2.65) | $2.06 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kina ($3.38) | $2.41 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Papua New Guinea is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,910 Kina ($2,240) | $2,376 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,227 Kina ($1,480) | $1,826 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,652 Kina ($468) | $189 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,220 Kina ($2,045) | $1,664 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,317 Kina ($939) | $1,270 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,111 Kina ($315) | $127 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 Kina ($92) | $56 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,189 Kina ($903) | $283 | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Kina ($113) | $130 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Kina ($8) | $11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kina ($20) | $24 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Papua New Guinea is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Kina ($61) | $48 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 227 Kina ($64) | $42 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 216 Kina ($61) | $87 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 Kina ($92) | $109 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Papua New Guinea is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000 Kina ($35,399) | $23,800 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kina ($2.40) | $0.84 | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Kina ($28) | $75 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Papua New Guinea is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Kina ($8) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 Kina ($10) | $18 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 323 Kina ($91) | $108 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Kina ($3.31) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 Kina ($6) | $3.89 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Kina ($8) | $5.21 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Kina ($2.28) | $3.92 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00 Kina ($0.85) | $1.91 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kina ($11) | $23 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Papua New Guinea is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Kina ($19) | $48 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 Kina ($15) | $26 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Kina ($113) | $166 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 Kina ($44) | $77 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Kina ($31) | $13 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Kina ($3.82) | $4.82 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kina ($11) | $5.84 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,944 Kina ($550) | $448 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kina ($0.28) | $0.18 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 Kina ($49) | $48 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 103 Kina ($29) | $9 | + 239% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,521 prices entered by 2,928 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.28319
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Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is 4% more expensive than in United States
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