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 2,900.4$ (12,451.5K), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 804.5$ (3,453.9K), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Papua New Guinea is, on average, 31.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Papua New Guinea is, on average, 26.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 31.25 K | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 K | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 25.00 K | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 K | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 17.50 K | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 10.44 K | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.51 K | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.02 K | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 8.12 K | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.82 K | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.84 K | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 15.58 K | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 13.71 K | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.80 K | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 15.95 K | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.71 K | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 5.27 K | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 9.04 K | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 9.85 K | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 7.43 K | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 4.65 K | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 12.25 K | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.35 K | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 49.00 K | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 10.75 K | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 13.75 K | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 27.00 K | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 K | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 117.00 K | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 22.50 K | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 16.09 K | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 65.00 K | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 4.56 K | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 120,000.00 K | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 131,000.00 K | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 394.00 K | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 123.00 K | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 458.33 K | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 290.28 K | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 51.25 K | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 K | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,095.93 K | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 27,992.67 K | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 146.50 K | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 125.00 K | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 304.00 K | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 356.00 K | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,271.25 K | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,866.67 K | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,685.71 K | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,488.57 K | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,068.10 K | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,579.49 K | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,750.00 K | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.67 | |
Prices in Papua New Guinea
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Last update: 6 December 2025
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Last update: 6 December 2025
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