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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 1.98 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Papua New Guinea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.25 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.36 EUR (3.98 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.25 EUR
3.36 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.13 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.72 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7% lower in the United States.

2.13 EUR
2.29 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.82 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.42 EUR (8.8 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

16.82 EUR
7.42 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.19 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.67 EUR (11.46 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

15.19 EUR
9.67 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.57 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 5.39 EUR (6.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

13.57 EUR
5.39 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.03 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 5.33 EUR (6.32 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

16.03 EUR
5.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.12 EUR (2.51 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.82 EUR
2.12 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.07 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.11 EUR (3.69 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.07 EUR
3.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.21 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.85 EUR (3.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.21 EUR
2.85 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.08 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.48 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.42 EUR (2.87 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.48 EUR
2.42 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.23 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.52 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.23 EUR
1.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.48 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 5.05 EUR (5.99 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14.48 EUR
5.05 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.34 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.91 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United States.

1.34 EUR
1.61 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.38 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.02 EUR (2.4 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.38 EUR
2.02 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.83 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.93 EUR (4.66 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.83 EUR
3.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.16 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.76 EUR (3.27 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.16 EUR
2.76 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.98 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.45 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.98 EUR
1.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.58 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.37 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.23 EUR (3.83 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.37 EUR
3.23 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.1 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1.02 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 59% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.10 EUR
0.86 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.94 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 4.94 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.94 EUR (2.3 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.94 EUR
1.94 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.78 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.72 EUR (0.86 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.78 EUR
0.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.75 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.81 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.75 EUR
2.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.12 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.75 EUR (4.44 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.12 EUR
3.75 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.12 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.93 EUR (5.85 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.12 EUR
4.93 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 118.11 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 39.47 EUR (46.79 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

118.11 EUR
39.47 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.93 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 6.41 EUR (7.6 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

21.93 EUR
6.41 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.15 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.75 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.15 EUR
0.63 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

0.83 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

0.78 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 3.55 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 111.36 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 23.09 EUR (27.37 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

111.36 EUR
23.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.45 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.39 EUR (0.47 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.45 EUR
0.39 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.43 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 13.82 EUR (16.38 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 61% lower in Papua New Guinea.

35.43 EUR
13.82 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.83 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.34 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United States.

1.83 EUR
1.97 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.21 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.44 EUR (5.26 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in the United States.

4.21 EUR
4.44 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 16.87 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 7.89 EUR (9.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

16.87 EUR
7.89 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.1 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 57.29 EUR (67.91 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 57% lower in Papua New Guinea.

133.10 EUR
57.29 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 54.84 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 10.11 EUR (11.99 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

54.84 EUR
10.11 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.08 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 3423 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2085 EUR (2470.93 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3 423 EUR
2 085 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 2145 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 394.72 EUR (467.89 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2 145 EUR
394.72 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 6936 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2418 EUR (2865.83 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6 936 EUR
2 418 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 4409 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 592.08 EUR (701.84 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4 409 EUR
592.08 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.01 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 14641 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 6945 EUR (8232.78 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14 641 EUR
6 945 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 10272 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 43191 EUR (51197.33 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in the United States.

10 272 EUR
43 191 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 13.36 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4341 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 324.82 EUR (385.03 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 92.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4 341 EUR
324.82 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

87.5 EUR
-

Two stars

123 EUR
195 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
107 EUR

Four stars

213 EUR
140 EUR

Five stars

507 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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