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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.04 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.48 EUR (2.88 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.04 EUR
2.48 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.06 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.91 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.06 EUR
1.65 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.13 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 5.78 EUR (6.69 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

18.13 EUR
5.78 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.79 EUR (10.18 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

15.55 EUR
8.79 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.05 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.92 EUR (5.7 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

15.05 EUR
4.92 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.82 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.17 EUR (5.99 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

13.82 EUR
5.17 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.77 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.77 EUR
1.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.09 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.81 EUR (3.25 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.09 EUR
2.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.39 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.74 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.39 EUR
2.37 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.59 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.45 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.32 EUR (2.68 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.45 EUR
2.32 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.69 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.27 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.69 EUR
1.10 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.43 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 4.07 EUR (4.71 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

14.43 EUR
4.07 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.7 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in the United States.

1.08 EUR
1.47 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.37 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.36 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.37 EUR
2.04 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.6 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.27 EUR (2.62 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.60 EUR
2.27 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.68 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.02 EUR (2.34 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.68 EUR
2.02 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.1 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

7.10 EUR
1.14 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.76 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.4 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5.40 EUR
1.90 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (1.01 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.16 EUR
0.87 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.56 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 4.51 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

4.51 EUR
2.16 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.42 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.77 EUR (0.89 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.42 EUR
0.77 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.91 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.48 EUR (2.87 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6.91 EUR
2.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.64 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.72 EUR (4.31 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Papua New Guinea.

8.64 EUR
3.72 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

10.37 EUR
6.21 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 86.38 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 33.1 EUR (38.32 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

86.38 EUR
33.10 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.59 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 6.61 EUR (7.65 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.

21.59 EUR
6.61 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.90 EUR
0.71 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

0.82 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

0.79 EUR
-

Transportation

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.38 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 111.43 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 27.89 EUR (32.28 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 75% lower in Papua New Guinea.

111.43 EUR
27.89 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.38 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2.38 EUR
0.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25.91 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 10.35 EUR (11.98 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

25.91 EUR
10.35 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.61 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 23% lower in Papua New Guinea.

1.61 EUR
1.24 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.89 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.1 EUR (3.59 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3.89 EUR
3.10 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 15.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

15.55 EUR
6.21 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 84.88 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 38.07 EUR (44.07 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

84.88 EUR
38.07 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.82 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 15.52 EUR (17.96 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

32.82 EUR
15.52 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.77 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 3283 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2000 EUR (2315.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3 283 EUR
2 000 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 2056 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 498.62 EUR (577.25 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Papua New Guinea.

2 056 EUR
498.62 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 6128 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2232 EUR (2583.45 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

6 128 EUR
2 232 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 3548 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 689.67 EUR (798.42 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

3 548 EUR
689.67 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.32 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 12333 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 5225 EUR (6049.13 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

12 333 EUR
5 225 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 8012 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 41976 EUR (48595.49 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in the United States.

8 012 EUR
41 976 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Papua New Guinea - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 20.77 times higher than in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5180 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 249.43 EUR (288.76 USD) in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 95.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

5 180 EUR
249.43 EUR

Hotels

EURPGKUSD

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

One star

89.6 EUR
-

Two stars

126 EUR
199 EUR

Three stars

169 EUR
110 EUR

Four stars

218 EUR
143 EUR

Five stars

519 EUR
139 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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