Cost of living
Milne Bay compared to National Capital District
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Overview comparison
Milne BayNational Capital District
Consumer prices in Milne Bay are roughly 10% higher than in National Capital District.
Cost of living
| Item | Milne Bay | National Capital District |
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| Total with rent one person | 617 | 612 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,506 | 1,375 |
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| Without rent one person | 327 | 328 |
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| Without rent one family | 875 | 779 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 226.06 | 278.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 471.98 | 432.21 |
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| Food person | 258 | 252 |
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| Food family | 582 | 646 |
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| Transport person | 25.01 | 23.76 |
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| Transport family | 71.24 | 50.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.2 years | 68.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Milne Bay | National Capital District |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.59 | 3.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.24 | 19.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.69 | 5.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 | 1.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.05 | 2.25 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.61 | 0.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Milne Bay | National Capital District |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 209.68 | 212.8 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 178.46 | 179.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 468.73 | 523.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 274.43 | 337.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.89 | 35.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.89 | 63.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31 | 26.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Milne Bay | National Capital District |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.59 | 12.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,412 | 1,319 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 870 | 900 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.64% | 19.14% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.29 | 7.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Milne Bay | National Capital District |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.83 | 0.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.87 | 1.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.63 | 6.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.05 | 4.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.3 | 6.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 | 1.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Milne Bay | National Capital District |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.35 | 21.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.67 | 4.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.24 | 19.66 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.81 | 4.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33 | 34.31 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.26 | 70.13 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 111.18 | 132.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,542 | 3,331 |
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