Kerema travel budget

Kerema: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kerema

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kerema for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 397* (1526 PGK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1306* (4998 PGK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 2427* (9268 PGK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Kerema compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kerema in 2024 is 23% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kerema in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kerema by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kerema

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kerema is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 9.6/person
($ 6.7 to $ 14)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 25/person
($ 21 to $ 34)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.3/person
($ 8 to $ 13)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.3)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.3)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.9/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Kerema

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kerema is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 4.1)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7/kg
($ 4 to $ 11)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.7)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kerema

On average, the price of transport in Kerema is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.3
($ 2.7 to $ 11)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Kerema

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kerema is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8/ticket
($ 5.3 to $ 9.3)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kerema

On average, shopping budget in Kerema is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.7/pack
($ 6.2 to $ 9.3)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 35
($ 8.6 to $ 81)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 24 to $ 68)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Port Moresby
Sydney → Port Moresby
Sydney → Port Moresby
$ 631
(fair price: $ 536)
Melbourne → Port Moresby
Melbourne → Port Moresby
Melbourne → Port Moresby
$ 653
(fair price: $ 554)
London → Port Moresby
London → Port Moresby
London → Port Moresby
$ 1746
(fair price: $ 1387)
Auckland → Port Moresby
Auckland → Port Moresby
Auckland → Port Moresby
$ 835
(fair price: $ 678)
Los Angeles → Port Moresby
Los Angeles  → Port Moresby
Los Angeles  → Port Moresby
$ 1881
(fair price: $ 1603)
New York City → Port Moresby
New York City → Port Moresby
New York City → Port Moresby
$ 2052
(fair price: $ 1849)



About this information on the cost of living in Kerema

The information about the cost of living in Kerema shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kerema was updated on 25-03-2024.

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