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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.91 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Papua New Guinea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.28 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.49 EUR (4.12 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.28 EUR
3.49 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.82 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in the United States.

2.14 EUR
2.39 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.91 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.73 EUR (9.12 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

16.91 EUR
7.73 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.26 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.07 EUR (11.88 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 34% lower in Papua New Guinea.

15.26 EUR
10.07 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.64 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 5.61 EUR (6.61 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

13.64 EUR
5.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.11 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 5.55 EUR (6.54 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

16.11 EUR
5.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.61 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.83 EUR
2.21 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.24 EUR (3.82 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.10 EUR
3.24 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.97 EUR (3.5 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.23 EUR
2.97 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.19 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.52 EUR (2.97 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United States.

2.49 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.57 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.25 EUR
1.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.55 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 5.26 EUR (6.21 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14.55 EUR
5.26 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.98 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
1.68 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.11 EUR (2.48 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.40 EUR
2.11 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.85 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 4.09 EUR (4.83 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.85 EUR
4.09 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.17 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.87 EUR (3.39 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.17 EUR
2.87 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.01 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.51 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.01 EUR
1.28 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.62 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.4 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.37 EUR (3.97 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.40 EUR
3.37 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.11 EUR
0.89 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.84 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Papua New Guinea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.97 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.02 EUR (2.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.97 EUR
2.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.89 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.80 EUR
0.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.78 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.47 EUR (2.91 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.78 EUR
2.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.9 EUR (4.6 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.18 EUR
3.90 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.14 EUR (6.06 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.18 EUR
5.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 118.72 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 41.1 EUR (48.47 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

118.72 EUR
41.10 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.05 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 6.68 EUR (7.88 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

22.05 EUR
6.68 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.78 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.16 EUR
0.66 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

0.84 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

0.79 EUR
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Transportation

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.43 times more for transportation in the United States than in Papua New Guinea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.94 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 24.05 EUR (28.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

111.94 EUR
24.05 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.46 EUR
0.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.62 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 14.39 EUR (16.96 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

35.62 EUR
14.39 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.06 EUR (2.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United States.

1.84 EUR
2.06 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.23 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.62 EUR (5.45 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in the United States.

4.23 EUR
4.62 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States 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 16.96 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 8.22 EUR (9.69 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

16.96 EUR
8.22 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.79 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 59.66 EUR (70.35 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

133.79 EUR
59.66 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.12 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 10.53 EUR (12.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

55.12 EUR
10.53 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.97 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3441 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2171 EUR (2559.76 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3 441 EUR
2 171 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 2157 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 411.04 EUR (484.71 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2 157 EUR
411.04 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 6972 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2518 EUR (2968.86 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6 972 EUR
2 518 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 4432 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 616.56 EUR (727.07 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4 432 EUR
616.56 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.08 times less for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14717 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7232 EUR (8528.75 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14 717 EUR
7 232 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 10325 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 44977 EUR (53037.92 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 77% lower in the United States.

10 325 EUR
44 977 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 12.9 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4363 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 338.25 EUR (398.88 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 92.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4 363 EUR
338.25 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88 EUR
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Two stars

124 EUR
196 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
108 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
140 EUR

Five stars

510 EUR
136 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Papua New Guinea: 1 cities, 16 hotels

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