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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.86 USD in the United States and 2.34 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 60.1% 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 2.86 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.3% 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 5.97 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 7.76 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Diesel 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 27.93 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 16.71 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 5.37 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United States.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20 USD in the United States and 9.55 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 52.3% 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 65 USD in the United States and 12.24 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 81.2% 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 4058 USD in the United States and 2522 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 37.9% 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 8221 USD in the United States and 2924 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 64.4% 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 17355 USD in the United States and 8401 USD in Papua New Guinea. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Papua New Guinea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 392.91 USD in Papua New Guinea. The average salary is 92.4% lower in Papua New Guinea.