Travel budget and cost of living in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) how much does a trip cost?

Port Moresby travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Port Moresby

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Port Moresby for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Port Moresby compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Port Moresby in 2024 is 21% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Port Moresby in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Port Moresby by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port Moresby

Lunch

$ 13/person
($ 6.1 to $ 17)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 21 to $ 74)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 7.4/person
($ 4.4 to $ 13)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.9)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.9)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.4)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 4.9)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port Moresby

1-star hotel

$ 117/night
($ 117 to $ 250)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 133/night
($ 100 to $ 179)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 147/night
($ 103 to $ 204)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

4-star hotel

$ 173/night
($ 115 to $ 243)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 177/night
($ 144 to $ 222)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 115/month
($ 115 to $ 250)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 236/month
($ 114 to $ 514)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 158/month
($ 102 to $ 225)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Cottage or guest house

$ 115/month
($ 115 to $ 252)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 252/month
($ 143 to $ 520)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Port Moresby

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.5/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 4.6)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 7.2/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 10)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.4/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.4)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 8.1)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.9)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Port Moresby

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6.1
($ 4.9 to $ 10)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Port Moresby

Cinema

$ 8.5/ticket
($ 6.1 to $ 10)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 17/hr
($ 10 to $ 15)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port Moresby

Cigarettes

$ 7.4/pack
($ 6.1 to $ 12)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 40
($ 7.8 to $ 53)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 45
($ 30 to $ 62)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Port Moresby

$ 614
(fair price: $ 528)

Melbourne → Port Moresby

$ 645
(fair price: $ 551)

London → Port Moresby

$ 1702
(fair price: $ 1338)

Auckland → Port Moresby

$ 812
(fair price: $ 662)

Los Angeles → Port Moresby

$ 1808
(fair price: $ 1538)

New York City → Port Moresby

$ 1994
(fair price: $ 1799)

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