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 3,125.0$ (13,020.7K), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 909.2$ (3,788.4K), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is, on average, 0.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Papua New Guinea is, on average, 11.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 7.80 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 48.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.88 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.56 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.36 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.88 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.77 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.41 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.41 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.79 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.79 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.97 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.09 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.85 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.27 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.17 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.78 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.52 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.12 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.94 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.04 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.76 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.58 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.47 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.48 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.48 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 28.08 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.40 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.80 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.17 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.31 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,440.41 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 102.80 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 48.75 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 211.20 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.14 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.30 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.60 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 439.01 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 4,080.05 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 35.28 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.60 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.16 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 66.24 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,088.16 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 480.01 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,188.61 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 720.01 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 784.65 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,879.50 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 395.01 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.75 |
Prices in Papua New Guinea
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Last update: 26 May 2025
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Last update: 26 May 2025
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