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 5,313.4A$ (13,198.0K), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,537.7A$ (3,819.6K), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is, on average, 1.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Papua New Guinea is, on average, 6.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.59 A$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.52 A$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.06 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.83 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.85 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.86 A$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.40 A$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.22 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 12.34 A$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.43 A$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.14 A$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.46 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.15 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.99 A$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.77 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.13 A$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.21 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.12 A$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.65 A$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.61 A$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.91 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.81 A$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.72 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.93 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.04 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.04 A$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.47 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.81 A$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 47.10 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 9.06 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.48 A$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.18 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.18 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 42,070.60 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 48,981.72 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 165.73 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 81.78 A$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 354.28 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 112.05 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 36.74 A$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.09 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 736.40 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,844.02 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 63.68 A$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 59.72 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 114.34 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.11 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,166.56 A$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 885.70 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,938.19 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,207.77 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,316.19 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,185.04 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 642.23 A$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.75 |
Prices in Papua New Guinea
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Last update: March 2025
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Last update: March 2025
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