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:
$ 1017* (3276 PGK)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 129 for 2 ppl.
- $ 29 per person
- $ 14 per person
- $ 9.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 3219* (10374 PGK)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 177 for 2 ppl.
- $ 46 per person
- $ 31 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 5101* (16422 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 26% 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 | 8% 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 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 9.6/person
($ 4.5 to $ 22)
($ 4.5 to $ 22)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 20 to $ 61)
($ 20 to $ 61)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42McDonald's meal
$ 9.1/person
($ 7.6 to $ 14)
($ 7.6 to $ 14)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 3.7 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 6.1)
($ 1.8 to $ 6.1)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 6.1)
($ 2.2 to $ 6.1)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Papua New Guinea: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Papua New Guinea costs 33% 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
$ 125/night
($ 91 to $ 152)
($ 91 to $ 152)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1503-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 116 to $ 167)
($ 116 to $ 167)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2144-star hotel
$ 211/night
($ 170 to $ 251)
($ 170 to $ 251)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3215-star hotel
$ 231/night
($ 201 to $ 266)
($ 201 to $ 266)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 690Room with kitchen
$ 161/month
($ 122 to $ 206)
($ 122 to $ 206)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214Hotel with swimming pool
$ 151/month
($ 121 to $ 182)
($ 121 to $ 182)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196Cottage or guest house
$ 110/month
($ 110 to $ 110)
($ 110 to $ 110)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269Family room
$ 259/month
($ 216 to $ 324)
($ 216 to $ 324)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202Papua New Guinea: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Papua New Guinea costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.1)
89% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 4.8)
($ 3 to $ 4.8)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8Chicken
$ 7.3/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 10.6)
($ 4.5 to $ 10.6)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.7)
($ 2.2 to $ 6.7)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9Tomatoes
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 7.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 7.6)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Potatoes
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.1)
($ 1.6 to $ 6.1)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Papua New Guinea: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Papua New Guinea costs 10% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
( $ 1.8)
( $ 1.8)
1% less 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)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.5
($ 1.6 to $ 13)
($ 1.6 to $ 13)
18% 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 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.1/ticket
($ 6.1 to $ 10.6)
($ 6.1 to $ 10.6)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 13 to $ 20)
($ 13 to $ 20)
7% less 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 29% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 7.6/pack
($ 6.6 to $ 9.1)
($ 6.6 to $ 9.1)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10Levi's jeans
$ 34
($ 16 to $ 61)
($ 16 to $ 61)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58Summer dress
$ 38
($ 20 to $ 61)
($ 20 to $ 61)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47Plane ticket budget
Sydney → Port Moresby
$ 686
(fair price: $ 581)
(fair price: $ 581)
Melbourne → Port Moresby
$ 704
(fair price: $ 600)
(fair price: $ 600)
London → Port Moresby
$ 1832
(fair price: $ 1496)
(fair price: $ 1496)
Auckland → Port Moresby
$ 910
(fair price: $ 734)
(fair price: $ 734)
Los Angeles → Port Moresby
$ 2053
(fair price: $ 1763)
(fair price: $ 1763)
New York City → Port Moresby
$ 2256
(fair price: $ 2039)
(fair price: $ 2039)
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 12-09-2023.
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