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.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 2.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1074* (3444 PGK)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 130 for 2 ppl.
- $ 35 per person
- $ 31 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 4004* (12810 PGK)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 171 for 2 ppl.
- $ 57 per person
- $ 86 per person
- $ 26 per person
Total budget:
$ 7055* (22554 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 2020
Cost of living: Papua New Guinea VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Papua New Guinea in 2020 is essentially the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Port Moresby |
| Kerema | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Kerema |
| Lae | 23% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Lae |
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 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 6.2 to $ 20)
($ 6.2 to $ 20)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 16 to $ 55)
($ 16 to $ 55)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30McDonald's meal
$ 9.4/person
($ 6.2 to $ 16)
($ 6.2 to $ 16)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.7Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Imported beer
$ 4.3 for 330ml
($ 3.1 to $ 5.6)
($ 3.1 to $ 5.6)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 1 to $ 3.1)
($ 1 to $ 3.1)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Papua 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)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 121/night
($ 97 to $ 143)
($ 97 to $ 143)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 133 to $ 163)
($ 133 to $ 163)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1854-star hotel
$ 193/night
($ 163 to $ 228)
($ 163 to $ 228)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2635-star hotel
$ 228/night
($ 202 to $ 256)
($ 202 to $ 256)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 512Room with kitchen
$ 146/month
($ 124 to $ 173)
($ 124 to $ 173)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173Hotel with swimming pool
$ 163/month
($ 139 to $ 186)
($ 139 to $ 186)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168Cottage or guest house
$ 88/month
($ 88 to $ 88)
($ 88 to $ 88)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224Family room
$ 261/month
($ 217 to $ 326)
($ 217 to $ 326)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177Papua New Guinea: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Papua New Guinea is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
122% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.9)
($ 1 to $ 1.9)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 4.9)
($ 2.9 to $ 4.9)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Cheese
$ 7.5/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 9.7)
($ 3.7 to $ 9.7)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 7.5/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 13)
($ 4.8 to $ 13)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 5)
($ 2.5 to $ 5)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Oranges
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 4.7)
($ 2.9 to $ 4.7)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 9.4)
($ 1.3 to $ 9.4)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.7)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Salad
$ 2.9/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 4.7)
($ 0.6 to $ 4.7)
64% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Water bottle
$ 3.2
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)
58% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Joint of beef
$ 12/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 20)
($ 7.8 to $ 20)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Papua New Guinea: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Papua New Guinea is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Bus pass
$ 16/month
($ 16 to $ 16)
($ 16 to $ 16)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83Taxi (per km)
$ 5.5/km
($ 4.7 to $ 6.2)
($ 4.7 to $ 6.2)
172% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.1
($ 1.6 to $ 6.2)
($ 1.6 to $ 6.2)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Papua New Guinea: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Papua New Guinea is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 132/month
($ 95 to $ 251)
($ 95 to $ 251)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174Mobile phone
$ 0.4/min.
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)
117% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Studio flat (city centre)
$ 1370/month
($ 783 to $ 3129)
($ 783 to $ 3129)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1477Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 807/month
($ 470 to $ 1253)
($ 470 to $ 1253)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1185Flat (centre)
$ 4067/month
($ 1565 to $ 7508)
($ 1565 to $ 7508)
70% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2402Flat (suburbs)
$ 1774/month
($ 1565 to $ 2191)
($ 1565 to $ 2191)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1884Gym
$ 71/month
($ 13 to $ 157)
($ 13 to $ 157)
69% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42Private nursery
$ 158/month
($ 70 to $ 220)
($ 70 to $ 220)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1038Private primary school
$ 5162/yr
($ 1878 to $ 12512)
($ 1878 to $ 12512)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 18345Papua New Guinea: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Papua New Guinea is 56% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 9.4 to $ 16)
($ 9.4 to $ 16)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 38/hr
($ 18 to $ 33)
($ 18 to $ 33)
116% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 18Papua New Guinea: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Papua New Guinea costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 7.4/pack
($ 6 to $ 8.5)
($ 6 to $ 8.5)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.7Levi's jeans
$ 29
($ 13 to $ 79)
($ 13 to $ 79)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 49Summer dress
$ 22
($ 6.2 to $ 64)
($ 6.2 to $ 64)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Trainers
$ 61
($ 48 to $ 95)
($ 48 to $ 95)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83Leather shoes
$ 120
($ 64 to $ 189)
($ 64 to $ 189)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 107Plane ticket budget
Sydney → Port Moresby
$ 590
(fair price: $ 542)
(fair price: $ 542)
London → Port Moresby
$ 1676
(fair price: $ 1401)
(fair price: $ 1401)
Melbourne → Port Moresby
$ 622
(fair price: $ 548)
(fair price: $ 548)
Los Angeles → Port Moresby
$ 1811
(fair price: $ 1675)
(fair price: $ 1675)
New York City → Port Moresby
$ 2096
(fair price: $ 1946)
(fair price: $ 1946)
Auckland → Port Moresby
$ 763
(fair price: $ 662)
(fair price: $ 662)
Perth → Port Moresby
$ 832
(fair price: $ 728)
(fair price: $ 728)
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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 29-03-2020.
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