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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Papua New Guinea

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.48 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Papua New Guinea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.11 EUR (3.45 USD) in Canada and 2.62 EUR (2.91 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.11 EUR
2.62 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.06 EUR (1.18 USD) in Canada and 1.74 EUR (1.93 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Canada.

1.06 EUR
1.74 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.74 EUR (13.03 USD) in Canada and 6.11 EUR (6.77 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 48% lower in Papua New Guinea.

11.74 EUR
6.11 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.45 EUR (11.6 USD) in Canada and 9.28 EUR (10.3 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.45 EUR
9.28 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.21 EUR (11.33 USD) in Canada and 5.19 EUR (5.76 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.21 EUR
5.19 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.04 EUR (12.25 USD) in Canada and 5.46 EUR (6.06 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

11.04 EUR
5.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.98 EUR (2.2 USD) in Canada and 1.99 EUR (2.21 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Canada.

1.98 EUR
1.99 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.78 EUR (3.09 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.96 EUR (3.29 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Canada.

2.78 EUR
2.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.36 EUR (2.61 USD) in Canada and 2.5 EUR (2.77 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Canada.

2.36 EUR
2.50 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.36 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.13 EUR (2.36 USD) in Canada and 2.44 EUR (2.71 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Canada.

2.13 EUR
2.44 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.18 EUR (2.41 USD) in Canada and 1.16 EUR (1.29 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.18 EUR
1.16 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.97 EUR (11.07 USD) in Canada and 4.3 EUR (4.77 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.97 EUR
4.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.31 EUR (2.56 USD) in Canada and 1.55 EUR (1.72 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.31 EUR
1.55 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.29 EUR (2.54 USD) in Canada and 2.16 EUR (2.39 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.29 EUR
2.16 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.86 EUR (3.17 USD) in Canada and 2.39 EUR (2.65 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.86 EUR
2.39 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.29 EUR (2.54 USD) in Canada and 2.13 EUR (2.37 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.29 EUR
2.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.62 EUR (2.9 USD) in Canada and 1.21 EUR (1.34 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.62 EUR
1.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.62 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.23 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada and 2.01 EUR (2.23 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.23 EUR
2.01 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.59 USD) in Canada and 0.92 EUR (1.02 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.43 EUR
0.92 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.99 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.13 EUR (3.47 USD) in Canada and 2.28 EUR (2.53 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.13 EUR
2.28 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.72 EUR (1.9 USD) in Canada and 0.81 EUR (0.9 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.72 EUR
0.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.12 EUR (5.68 USD) in Canada and 2.62 EUR (2.91 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.12 EUR
2.62 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.76 EUR (6.39 USD) in Canada and 3.93 EUR (4.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.76 EUR
3.93 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.32 EUR (9.23 USD) in Canada and 6.55 EUR (7.27 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.32 EUR
6.55 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 76.81 EUR (85.23 USD) in Canada and 34.95 EUR (38.78 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

76.81 EUR
34.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.72 EUR (16.33 USD) in Canada and 6.98 EUR (7.74 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14.72 EUR
6.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.36 EUR (1.51 USD) in Canada and 0.75 EUR (0.84 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.36 EUR
0.75 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.07 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

1.14 EUR
-

LPG 1L

0.85 EUR
-

Transportation

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Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.77 times more for transportation in Canada than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 99.86 EUR (110.79 USD) in Canada and 29.44 EUR (32.67 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

99.86 EUR
29.44 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.08 EUR (2.31 USD) in Canada and 0.44 EUR (0.48 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.08 EUR
0.44 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.84 EUR (22.02 USD) in Canada and 10.92 EUR (12.12 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 45% lower in Papua New Guinea.

19.84 EUR
10.92 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.12 EUR (1.24 USD) in Canada and 1.31 EUR (1.45 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Canada.

1.12 EUR
1.31 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.86 EUR (3.17 USD) in Canada and 3.28 EUR (3.64 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Canada.

2.86 EUR
3.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.6 EUR (10.65 USD) in Canada and 6.55 EUR (7.27 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

9.60 EUR
6.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.2 EUR (44.6 USD) in Canada and 40.19 EUR (44.6 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 0% lower in Papua New Guinea.

40.20 EUR
40.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.22 EUR (16.88 USD) in Canada and 16.38 EUR (18.18 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Canada.

15.22 EUR
16.38 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.29 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Papua New Guinea.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1555 EUR (1725.23 USD) in Canada and 2112 EUR (2342.87 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Canada.

1 555 EUR
2 112 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1306 EUR (1448.95 USD) in Canada and 526.44 EUR (584.09 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1 306 EUR
526.44 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2486 EUR (2757.98 USD) in Canada and 2356 EUR (2614.09 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2 486 EUR
2 356 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2024 EUR (2245.27 USD) in Canada and 728.15 EUR (807.89 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2 024 EUR
728.15 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.42 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in Papua New Guinea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8166 EUR (9060.63 USD) in Canada and 5517 EUR (6120.86 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8 166 EUR
5 517 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6405 EUR (7106.41 USD) in Canada and 44318 EUR (49171.75 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Canada.

6 405 EUR
44 318 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 10.28 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2706 EUR (3002.84 USD) in Canada and 263.35 EUR (292.19 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 90.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2 706 EUR
263.35 EUR

Hotels

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Canada vs. Papua New Guinea - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

103 EUR
-

Two stars

112 EUR
208 EUR

Three stars

152 EUR
115 EUR

Four stars

185 EUR
149 EUR

Five stars

371 EUR
145 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Papua New Guinea: 1 cities, 16 hotels

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