Cost of living in Lae is 27% lower than in Apia (without rent).
Rent in Lae is 4% cheaper than in Apia.
Cost of living including rent in Lae is 18% lower than in Apia.
Food in Lae is 31% cheaper than in Apia.
Transport in Lae is 8% cheaper than in Apia.
| Lae | Apia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lae | Apia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.81 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.9 $ | 73.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.94 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.64 $ | 2.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.67 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.2 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.05 $ | 7.55 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.5 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.95 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.07 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40 $ | 41.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61 $ | 64.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.3 $ | 26.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 161 $ | 170 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 323 $ | 1,716 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 475 $ | 486 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,460 $ | 1,420 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 858 $ | 890 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 422 $ | 439 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.07 % | 11.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.1 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.53 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Haircut | 4.49 $ | 4.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.2 $ | 70.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.1 $ | 46.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 129 $ | 150 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,875 $ | 4,397 $ |