Cost of living
National Capital District compared to Sandaun
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Overview comparison
National Capital DistrictSandaun
Consumer prices in Sandaun are roughly 11% higher than in National Capital District.
Cost of living
| Item | National Capital District | Sandaun |
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| Total with rent one person | 612 | 577 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,375 | 1,466 |
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| Without rent one person | 328 | 284 |
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| Without rent one family | 779 | 1,016 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 278.65 | 228.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 432.21 | 475.83 |
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| Food person | 252 | 223 |
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| Food family | 646 | 580 |
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| Transport person | 23.76 | 23.17 |
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| Transport family | 50.95 | 70.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.31 years | 69.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | National Capital District | Sandaun |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.19 | 3.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.25 | 19.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.98 | 4.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 | 1.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.25 | 1.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.48 | 0.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | National Capital District | Sandaun |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 212.8 | 225.56 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 179.97 | 170.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 523.69 | 443.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 337.23 | 334.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.65 | 43.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.14 | 67.27 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.41 | 23.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | National Capital District | Sandaun |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.19 | 13.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,319 | 1,733 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 900 | 783 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.14% | 19.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.95 | 8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | National Capital District | Sandaun |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.72 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.68 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.15 | 7.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 4.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.08 | 7.81 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | National Capital District | Sandaun |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.16 | 18.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.14 | 3.88 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.66 | 18.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.12 | 4.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.31 | 35.82 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.13 | 56.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 132.75 | 150.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,331 | 4,377 |
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