Papua New GuineaTravel 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.
- $ 16 per person
- $ 1.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 999* (3192 PGK)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 128 for 2 ppl.
- $ 35 per person
- $ 26 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 3839* (12264 PGK)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 170 for 2 ppl.
- $ 58 per person
- $ 73 per person
- $ 26 per person
Total budget:
$ 6714* (21434 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 2019
Cost of living: Papua New Guinea VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Papua New Guinea in 2019 is essentially the same as in United States
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices in Papua New Guinea in 2019 and United States by types of expenses:
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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 | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Port Moresby |
| Lae | 22% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Lae |
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Restaurant budget in Papua New Guinea
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Papua New Guinea costs 11% less than in United States.
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 6.2 to $ 20)
($ 6.2 to $ 20)
2% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 163 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 16 to $ 39)
($ 16 to $ 39)
14% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 28McDonald's meal
$ 9.1/person
($ 6.2 to $ 13)
($ 6.2 to $ 13)
22% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 7.5Local beer
$ 3.1 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 3.7)
($ 2.2 to $ 3.7)
26% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 4.3Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 3.1 to $ 4.7)
($ 3.1 to $ 4.7)
27% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 3Cappuccino
$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)
34% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
46% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)
43% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 1.5Hotel and accommodation budget in Papua New Guinea
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Papua New Guinea costs 23% less than in United States.
1-star hotel
$ 39/night
( $ 39)
( $ 39)
64% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 1072-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 97 to $ 137)
($ 97 to $ 137)
5% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 1253-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 128 to $ 158)
($ 128 to $ 158)
19% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 1774-star hotel
$ 196/night
($ 167 to $ 230)
($ 167 to $ 230)
24% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 2595-star hotel
$ 225/night
($ 202 to $ 251)
($ 202 to $ 251)
54% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 498Room with kitchen
$ 144/month
($ 119 to $ 173)
($ 119 to $ 173)
12% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 164Hotel with swimming pool
$ 157/month
($ 133 to $ 179)
($ 133 to $ 179)
5% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 167Cottage or guest house
$ 79/month
($ 79 to $ 79)
($ 79 to $ 79)
63% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 214Family room
$ 250/month
($ 208 to $ 323)
($ 208 to $ 323)
43% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 176Supermarket food budget in Papua New Guinea
On average, the price of supermarket food in Papua New Guinea is 6% more expensive than in United States.
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
133% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 0.9Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)
36% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 2.8Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
64% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 4.1Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 4.1)
($ 3.1 to $ 4.1)
49% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 2.4Cheese
$ 8.2/kg
($ 6.2 to $ 9.7)
($ 6.2 to $ 9.7)
25% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 12Chicken
$ 7.6/kg
($ 6.2 to $ 9.4)
($ 6.2 to $ 9.4)
15% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 9Apples
$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 11)
($ 2.9 to $ 11)
2% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 4.7Oranges
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 9.4)
($ 2.9 to $ 9.4)
8% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 4.3Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 10.4)
($ 1.6 to $ 10.4)
14% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.7)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.7)
4% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 2.7Salad
$ 2.4/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 3.7)
($ 0.6 to $ 3.7)
48% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 1.6Water bottle
$ 2.2
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
13% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 10/kg
($ 6 to $ 18)
($ 6 to $ 18)
17% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 13Public and private transport budget in Papua New Guinea
On average, the price of transport in Papua New Guinea is 5% more expensive than in United States.
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
86% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 2.3Bus pass
$ 16/month
($ 16 to $ 16)
($ 16 to $ 16)
79% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 76Taxi (per km)
$ 4.7/km
($ 3.9 to $ 6.2)
($ 3.9 to $ 6.2)
159% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 1.8Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
39% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 0.8Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.1
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
9% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 3.5Budget for living and housing in Papua New Guinea
On average, the cost of housing in Papua New Guinea is 19% more expensive than in United States.
Electricity, water...
$ 162/month
($ 126 to $ 205)
($ 126 to $ 205)
1% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 163Mobile phone
$ 0.4/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
189% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 0.1Studio flat (city centre)
$ 1566/month
($ 783 to $ 2347)
($ 783 to $ 2347)
14% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 1375Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 882/month
($ 470 to $ 1253)
($ 470 to $ 1253)
18% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 1082Flat (centre)
$ 3677/month
($ 1566 to $ 7510)
($ 1566 to $ 7510)
65% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 2231Flat (suburbs)
$ 1566/month
($ 1253 to $ 2192)
($ 1253 to $ 2192)
10% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 1741Gym
$ 71/month
($ 16 to $ 95)
($ 16 to $ 95)
79% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 40Private nursery
$ 145/month
($ 79 to $ 210)
($ 79 to $ 210)
84% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 944Private primary school
$ 6572/yr
($ 3130 to $ 10953)
($ 3130 to $ 10953)
63% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 18231Leisure activity budget in Papua New Guinea
On average, budget for leisure activities in Papua New Guinea is 16% more expensive than in United States.
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 9.4 to $ 15)
($ 9.4 to $ 15)
2% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 13Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 6.2 to $ 64)
($ 6.2 to $ 64)
33% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 17Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Papua New Guinea
On average, shopping budget in Papua New Guinea costs 12% less than in United States.
Cigarettes
$ 6.9/pack
($ 6.2 to $ 7.5)
($ 6.2 to $ 7.5)
10% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 7.7Levi's jeans
$ 38
($ 16 to $ 79)
($ 16 to $ 79)
20% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 47Summer dress
$ 32
($ 18 to $ 64)
($ 18 to $ 64)
16% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 38Trainers
$ 69
($ 48 to $ 95)
($ 48 to $ 95)
14% less than in United States
Average price in United States: $ 79Leather shoes
$ 104
($ 64 to $ 189)
($ 64 to $ 189)
2% more than United States
Average price in United States: $ 102Plane ticket budget
London → Port Moresby
$ 1547
(fair price: $ 1413)
(fair price: $ 1413)
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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 17-07-2019.
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