Travel budget and cost of living in Papua New Guinea how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Papua New Guinea for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 39 for 2 ppl.
- $ 15 per person
- $ 2.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1021* (3234 PGK)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 137 for 2 ppl.
- $ 30 per person
- $ 14 per person
- $ 9.4 per person
Total budget:
$ 3385* (10724 PGK)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 183 for 2 ppl.
- $ 47 per person
- $ 33 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 5273* (16716 PGK)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea in 2023
Cost of living: Papua New Guinea VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Papua New Guinea in 2023 is 18% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Papua New Guinea compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Papua New Guinea | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Kerema | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Kerema |
| Port Moresby | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Port Moresby |
Local prices in Papua New Guinea by expense type
Papua New Guinea: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Papua New Guinea costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 9.9/person
($ 4.7 to $ 23)
($ 4.7 to $ 23)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 16 to $ 39)
($ 16 to $ 39)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40McDonald's meal
$ 9.4/person
($ 7.9 to $ 15)
($ 7.9 to $ 15)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5Local beer
$ 3.8 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 6.3)
($ 2.2 to $ 6.3)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 1 to $ 4.7)
($ 1 to $ 4.7)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 1.9)
($ 1 to $ 1.9)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.9)
($ 1 to $ 1.9)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Papua New Guinea: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Papua New Guinea costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 39/night
( $ 39)
( $ 39)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1262-star hotel
$ 127/night
($ 96 to $ 152)
($ 96 to $ 152)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1463-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 133 to $ 179)
($ 133 to $ 179)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2084-star hotel
$ 210/night
($ 175 to $ 244)
($ 175 to $ 244)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3055-star hotel
$ 234/night
($ 205 to $ 269)
($ 205 to $ 269)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 653Room with kitchen
$ 206/month
($ 162 to $ 247)
($ 162 to $ 247)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198Hotel with swimming pool
$ 170/month
($ 143 to $ 202)
($ 143 to $ 202)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187Cottage or guest house
$ 110/month
($ 110 to $ 110)
($ 110 to $ 110)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250Family room
$ 259/month
($ 222 to $ 310)
($ 222 to $ 310)
35% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192Papua New Guinea: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Papua New Guinea costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)
99% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.9)
($ 1 to $ 1.9)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 4.9)
($ 3 to $ 4.9)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Chicken
$ 7.4/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 11)
($ 4.7 to $ 11)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.9)
($ 1.6 to $ 6.9)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 7.9)
($ 1.3 to $ 7.9)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Potatoes
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 6.3)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Papua New Guinea: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Papua New Guinea costs 8% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
( $ 1.9)
( $ 1.9)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)
($ 1 to $ 1.6)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.7
($ 1.6 to $ 6.3)
($ 1.6 to $ 6.3)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Papua New Guinea: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Papua New Guinea costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.4/ticket
($ 6.3 to $ 11)
($ 6.3 to $ 11)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 13 to $ 33)
($ 13 to $ 33)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21Papua New Guinea: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Papua New Guinea costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 7.9/pack
($ 6.9 to $ 9.4)
($ 6.9 to $ 9.4)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10Levi's jeans
$ 35
($ 16 to $ 64)
($ 16 to $ 64)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52Summer dress
$ 39
($ 20 to $ 64)
($ 20 to $ 64)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41Plane ticket budget
Sydney → Port Moresby
$ 670
(fair price: $ 572)
(fair price: $ 572)
Melbourne → Port Moresby
$ 694
(fair price: $ 585)
(fair price: $ 585)
London → Port Moresby
$ 1830
(fair price: $ 1495)
(fair price: $ 1495)
Auckland → Port Moresby
$ 899
(fair price: $ 710)
(fair price: $ 710)
Los Angeles → Port Moresby
$ 2003
(fair price: $ 1725)
(fair price: $ 1725)
New York City → Port Moresby
$ 2222
(fair price: $ 1982)
(fair price: $ 1982)
About the information on the cost of living in Papua New Guinea
The information about the cost of living in Papua New Guinea shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Papua New Guinea updated on 06-02-2023.
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