Cost of living in Port Moresby is 68% lower than in Brisbane (without rent).
Rent in Port Moresby is 84% cheaper than in Brisbane.
Cost of living including rent in Port Moresby is 78% lower than in Brisbane.
Food in Port Moresby is 61% cheaper than in Brisbane.
Transport in Port Moresby is 87% cheaper than in Brisbane.
| Port Moresby | Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port Moresby | Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.76 $ | 14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.7 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.92 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.85 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.63 $ | 2.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.99 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.65 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ | 27.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.3 $ | 145 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.07 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.6 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.87 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.07 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 3.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40 $ | 116 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.6 $ | 178 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.6 $ | 54.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 164 $ | 1,283 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 328 $ | 1,860 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 237 $ | 1,542 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 481 $ | 2,771 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,466 $ | 7,907 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 872 $ | 5,572 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 421 $ | 4,184 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.03 % | 6.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.5 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Haircut | 4.5 $ | 19.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.2 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.1 $ | 74.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 128 $ | 1,752 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,923 $ | 9,531 $ |