Papua New Guinea flagCost of Living Guide

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Papua New Guinea

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Economic & Living Costs in Papua New Guinea
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

12-100 PGK
Avg: 56 PGK

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

150-600 PGK
Avg: 375 PGK

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

25-45 PGK
Avg: 35 PGK

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

7.5-30 PGK
Avg: 18.75 PGK
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

2000-15000 PGK
Avg: 8500 PGK

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

1200-6000 PGK
Avg: 3600 PGK

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

5000-20300 PGK
Avg: 12650 PGK

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

2800-6310 PGK
Avg: 4555 PGK
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

1.5-2 PGK
Avg: 1.75 PGK

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

16-42 PGK
Avg: 29 PGK

Monthly Transport Pass

10-192 PGK
Avg: 101 PGK

Gasoline (1L)

3.7-5 PGK
Avg: 4.35 PGK
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

280-700 PGK
Avg: 490 PGK

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

100-1000 PGK
Avg: 550 PGK

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

60-235 PGK
Avg: 147.5 PGK
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

7-9 PGK
Avg: 8 PGK

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

5-11 PGK
Avg: 8 PGK

Eggs (12)

12-20.4 PGK
Avg: 16.2 PGK

Local Cheese (1kg)

13-169 PGK
Avg: 91 PGK
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

108.33-600 PGK
Avg: 354.17 PGK

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

40-91.25 PGK
Avg: 65.63 PGK

Cinema Ticket

30-50.71 PGK
Avg: 40.35 PGK

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

816.67-7000 PGK
Avg: 3908.33 PGK
Last updated: 2026-04-03