Name: Port Moresby
Address: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Question 1

What is the cost of living in Port Moresby?

Accepted Answer

The average cost of living in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is approximately $1,200 per month for a single person, including rent, food, transportation, and utilities. The cost index is 45 relative to New York City (NYC = 100).

Question 2

How much does rent cost in Port Moresby?

Accepted Answer

Rent in Port Moresby varies by neighborhood and apartment size. The rent index is 40 (NYC=100). Use Worldlivingcost city comparison tool to see detailed rent prices for Port Moresby alongside other cities worldwide.

Question 3

Is Port Moresby expensive to live in?

Accepted Answer

Port Moresby has a cost index of 45 compared to New York City (100). At 45, Port Moresby is considered very affordable and one of the cheaper cities globally. The average monthly budget for a single person is around $1,200.

Question 4

What is the quality of life in Port Moresby?

Accepted Answer

Port Moresby has a quality of life index of 36/100 and a safety index of 18/100. The city is located in Oceania and offers a below average quality of life rating based on factors including safety, healthcare, climate, and infrastructure.

Question 5

How does the cost of living in Port Moresby compare to other cities?

Accepted Answer

Use Worldlivingcost's free comparison tool to compare Port Moresby with any city worldwide. Port Moresby's cost index is 45 (NYC=100), making it cheaper than New York. Compare rent, groceries, transport, healthcare, and salaries side by side at Worldlivingcost.world/compare.

Item	Price (USD)
Meal (inexpensive)	$5
Meal for 2 (mid-range)	$20
McMeal at McDonald's	$5
Domestic Beer (0.5L)	$2.5
Imported Beer (0.33L)	$4
Cappuccino	$3
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)	$1.2
Water (0.33L)	$0.7

Item	Price (USD)
Milk (1L)	$2
Bread (500g)	$1.2
Rice (1kg)	$1
Eggs (12)	$2.5
Chicken (1kg)	$5
Beef (1kg)	$8
Apples (1kg)	$4
Banana (1kg)	$0.5
Tomato (1kg)	$2
Potato (1kg)	$1.5
Onion (1kg)	$1.2
Water (1.5L)	$0.7

Item	Price (USD)
1-way Ticket (local)	$0.5
Monthly Pass	$20
Taxi 1km	$0.8
Gasoline (1L)	$1.3
Volkswagen Golf	$35000
Toyota Corolla	$28000

Item	Price (USD)
Basic (85m² apt)	$100
Mobile Plan	$15
Internet (60 Mbps)	$60
Fitness Club/month	$35

Item	Price (USD)
1BR Center	$700/mo
1BR Outside	$420/mo
3BR Center	$1,600/mo
3BR Outside	$950/mo
Price/m² Center	$2,500/m²
Price/m² Outside	$1,400/m²

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Salaries & Financing

Item	Price (USD)
Average Net Salary	$600
Mortgage Interest Rate	8.5%