Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Papua New Guinea

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 2.59 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 2.98 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 7.45 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 7.94 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Diesel 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 33.48 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 74% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 12.42 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 3.73 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 7.45 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 18.63 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 51% lower 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 3800 USD in the United States and 2402 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

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 7094 USD in the United States and 2680 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 62.2% lower 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 14278 USD in the United States and 6274 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 299.51 USD in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 95% lower in Papua New Guinea.