Cost of living in Lae is 4% lower than in Port Moresby (without rent).
Rent in Lae is very similar to Port Moresby.
Cost of living including rent in Lae is 3% lower than in Port Moresby.
Food in Lae is very similar to Port Moresby.
Transport in Lae is 37% cheaper than in Port Moresby.
| Lae | Port Moresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lae | Port Moresby | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.81 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.9 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.94 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.64 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.67 $ | 7.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.2 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.05 $ | 7.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.5 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.95 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.07 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61 $ | 61.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.3 $ | 26.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 161 $ | 164 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 323 $ | 328 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 237 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 475 $ | 481 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,460 $ | 1,466 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 858 $ | 872 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 422 $ | 421 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.07 % | 12.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.1 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.53 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.49 $ | 4.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.2 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.1 $ | 32.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 129 $ | 128 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,875 $ | 3,923 $ |