Cost of living
Enga compared to Bougainville
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Overview comparison
EngaBougainville
Consumer prices in Bougainville are roughly 30% higher than in Enga.
Cost of living
| Item | Enga | Bougainville |
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| Total with rent one person | 450 | 1,295 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,482 | 2,472 |
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| Without rent one person | 334 | 537 |
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| Without rent one family | 832 | 1,800 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 263.19 | 796.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 360.88 | 1,118.42 |
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| Food person | 215 | 476 |
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| Food family | 466 | 1,375 |
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| Transport person | 26.13 | 27.32 |
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| Transport family | 57.04 | 97.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.06 years | 70.14 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Enga | Bougainville |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.6 | 7.74 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.66 | 53.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.34 | 11.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 3.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 3.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 1.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Enga | Bougainville |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 200.7 | 645.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 142.24 | 452.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 437.46 | 1,299.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 337.25 | 862.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.27 | 166.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.17 | 241.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.75 | 99.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Enga | Bougainville |
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| Local transport ticket | 13 | 14.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,657 | 1,651 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 876 | 941 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.47 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.14% | 29.2% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.26 | 10.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Enga | Bougainville |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 3.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.85 | 1.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.55 | 4.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.4 | 17.62 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.49 | 12.91 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.45 | 21.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 | 2.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 0.78 |
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Other
| Item | Enga | Bougainville |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.02 | 102 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.33 | 3.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.13 | 23.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.74 | 15.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.45 | 23.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.04 | 120.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 144.01 | 105.56 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,355 | 2,556 |
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