Cost of Living in Papua New Guinea
Summary of cost of living in Papua New Guinea:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,014.0 (K13,187.2), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $838.4 (K3,668.4), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is, on average, 30.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Papua New Guinea is, on average, 24.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | K32.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | K200.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | K25.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | K12.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | K18.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | K10.75 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | K3.42 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | K2.92 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | K8.35 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | K6.10 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | K2.80 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | K16.84 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | K12.64 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | K11.40 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | K18.77 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | K8.05 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | K6.67 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | K12.32 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | K9.90 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | K7.41 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | K5.12 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | K8.14 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | K4.61 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | K49.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | K12.28 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | K16.71 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | K28.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | K2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | K117.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | K22.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | K16.09 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | K65.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | K4.56 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | K100,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | K102,666.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | K422.50 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | K123.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | K530.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | K290.28 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | K91.25 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | K40.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | K2,415.75 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | K24,826.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | K159.80 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | K138.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | K310.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | K415.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | K7,271.25 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | K2,033.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | K11,633.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | K4,770.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | K858.64 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | K1,579.49 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | K1,875.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.67 | |
Prices in Papua New Guinea
This country had 293 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 3 March 2026
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Last update: 3 March 2026
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