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.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 2.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1073* (3136 PGK)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 137 for 2 ppl.
- $ 32 per person
- $ 15 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 3539* (10318 PGK)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 178 for 2 ppl.
- $ 50 per person
- $ 35 per person
- $ 23 per person
Total budget:
$ 5477* (15960 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 2022
Cost of living: Papua New Guinea VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Papua New Guinea in 2022 is 16% 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:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Port Moresby |
| Kerema | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Kerema |
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 29% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 5.9 to $ 24)
($ 5.9 to $ 24)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 18 to $ 42)
($ 18 to $ 42)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41McDonald's meal
$ 10.3/person
($ 8.6 to $ 16)
($ 8.6 to $ 16)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5Local beer
$ 3.8 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 6.9)
($ 2.4 to $ 6.9)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.2Imported beer
$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 6.9)
($ 2.4 to $ 6.9)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 5.1)
($ 1.1 to $ 5.1)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
39% 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 22% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 39/night
( $ 39)
( $ 39)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1212-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 102 to $ 151)
($ 102 to $ 151)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1393-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 132 to $ 173)
($ 132 to $ 173)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1994-star hotel
$ 201/night
($ 171 to $ 232)
($ 171 to $ 232)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2915-star hotel
$ 231/night
($ 201 to $ 268)
($ 201 to $ 268)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 602Room with kitchen
$ 194/month
($ 161 to $ 225)
($ 161 to $ 225)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192Hotel with swimming pool
$ 168/month
($ 141 to $ 199)
($ 141 to $ 199)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177Cottage or guest house
$ 110/month
($ 110 to $ 110)
($ 110 to $ 110)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243Family room
$ 261/month
($ 223 to $ 314)
($ 223 to $ 314)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182Papua New Guinea: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Papua New Guinea costs 15% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 3.5)
($ 1.7 to $ 3.5)
98% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Eggs
$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 3.3 to $ 5.4)
($ 3.3 to $ 5.4)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Chicken
$ 8.1/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 13)
($ 5.1 to $ 13)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 7.5)
($ 1.7 to $ 7.5)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 8.6)
($ 1.4 to $ 8.6)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Potatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.9)
($ 1.4 to $ 6.9)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Papua New Guinea: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Papua New Guinea costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Taxi (per km)
$ 2/km
( $ 2)
( $ 2)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.1
($ 1.7 to $ 14)
($ 1.7 to $ 14)
29% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Papua New Guinea: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Papua New Guinea is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 6.9 to $ 13)
($ 6.9 to $ 13)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 29/hr
($ 14 to $ 35)
($ 14 to $ 35)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22Papua New Guinea: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Papua New Guinea costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 8.6/pack
($ 7.5 to $ 10.3)
($ 7.5 to $ 10.3)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 42
($ 18 to $ 104)
($ 18 to $ 104)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57Summer dress
$ 41
($ 6.9 to $ 87)
($ 6.9 to $ 87)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Plane ticket budget
Sydney → Port Moresby
$ 658
(fair price: $ 556)
(fair price: $ 556)
London → Port Moresby
$ 1793
(fair price: $ 1456)
(fair price: $ 1456)
Melbourne → Port Moresby
$ 679
(fair price: $ 562)
(fair price: $ 562)
Los Angeles → Port Moresby
$ 1957
(fair price: $ 1697)
(fair price: $ 1697)
Auckland → Port Moresby
$ 867
(fair price: $ 683)
(fair price: $ 683)
New York City → Port Moresby
$ 2203
(fair price: $ 1985)
(fair price: $ 1985)
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 24-09-2022.
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