Travel budget and cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) how much does a trip cost?

Port Moresby travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Port Moresby

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

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

Cost of living in Port Moresby compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Port Moresby in 2026 is 20% 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 Port Moresby in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Port Moresby by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port Moresby

Lunch

$ 11/person
($ 4.7 to $ 15)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 25/person
($ 19 to $ 73)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.9/person
($ 5.9 to $ 12)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.8 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 7.2)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.4/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port Moresby

1-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 131 to $ 281)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 156/night
($ 101 to $ 244)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 155/night
($ 110 to $ 210)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 197/night
($ 133 to $ 280)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 197/night
($ 164 to $ 239)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 130/month
($ 130 to $ 281)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 262/month
($ 117 to $ 578)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 176/month
($ 111 to $ 287)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 130/month
($ 130 to $ 283)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 284/month
($ 151 to $ 612)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Port Moresby

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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88% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 4.5)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 5.8/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 7.2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.9)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 7.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 11)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 7.2)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Port Moresby

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.4/km
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.9
($ 4.7 to $ 9.6)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Port Moresby

Cinema

$ 9.6/ticket
($ 7.2 to $ 12)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 22/hr
($ 9.6 to $ 22)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port Moresby

Cigarettes

$ 6.5/pack
($ 4.7 to $ 12)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 36
($ 12 to $ 53)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 30 to $ 49)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Port Moresby

$ 692
(fair price: $ 601)

Melbourne → Port Moresby

$ 727
(fair price: $ 625)

London → Port Moresby

$ 1834
(fair price: $ 1400)

Auckland → Port Moresby

$ 894
(fair price: $ 740)

Los Angeles → Port Moresby

$ 2009
(fair price: $ 1723)

New York City → Port Moresby

$ 2243
(fair price: $ 2013)

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