In Lae, Papua New Guinea, a family of four typically needs around $1332 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $541 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Lae is 51% cheaper overall.
Lae is 56% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Lae is, on average, 82% lower than in Columbus.
Lae tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, are significant factors affecting affordability in Lae.
Food prices in Lae are 41% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Lae is 62% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.81 $ |
| Dinner | 21.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.64 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.95 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 17.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.05 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 18.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.95 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 40 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 26.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 323 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 475 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,46 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 858 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 422 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.07% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.53 $ |
| Haircut | 4.49 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 129 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,875 $ |