Cost of living
Sandaun compared to Milne Bay
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Overview comparison
SandaunMilne Bay
Consumer prices in Sandaun are roughly 1% higher than in Milne Bay.
Cost of living
| Item | Sandaun | Milne Bay |
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| Total with rent one person | 577 | 617 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,466 | 1,506 |
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| Without rent one person | 284 | 327 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,016 | 875 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 228.65 | 226.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 475.83 | 471.98 |
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| Food person | 223 | 258 |
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| Food family | 580 | 582 |
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| Transport person | 23.17 | 25.01 |
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| Transport family | 70.02 | 71.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.95 years | 66.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sandaun | Milne Bay |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.14 | 4.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.87 | 21.24 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.3 | 4.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 | 1.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.61 | 2.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.72 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sandaun | Milne Bay |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 225.56 | 209.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.04 | 178.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 443.01 | 468.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 334.27 | 274.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.08 | 33.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.27 | 55.89 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.11 | 31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sandaun | Milne Bay |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.25 | 12.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,733 | 1,412 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 783 | 870 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.64% | 19.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8 | 8.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.22 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sandaun | Milne Bay |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.66 | 0.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.74 | 1.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.53 | 6.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.22 | 4.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.81 | 8.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 1.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Sandaun | Milne Bay |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.35 | 22.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.88 | 3.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.64 | 19.24 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.63 | 3.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 35.82 | 33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.81 | 64.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 150.72 | 111.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,377 | 4,542 |
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