Cost of living
Western (Papua New Guinea) compared to Tari
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Overview comparison
Western (Papua New Guinea)Tari
Consumer prices in Western (Papua New Guinea) are roughly 34% higher than in Tari.
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Papua New Guinea) | Tari |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,028 | 646 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,513 | 1,432 |
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| Without rent one person | 369 | 243 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,643 | 921 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 474.28 | 220.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 956.52 | 485.8 |
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| Food person | 370 | 262 |
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| Food family | 872 | 593 |
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| Transport person | 25.81 | 20.14 |
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| Transport family | 84.49 | 69.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.74 years | 72.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Papua New Guinea) | Tari |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.47 | 3.37 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 50.17 | 27.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.72 | 5.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.7 | 1.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.09 | 2.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.29 | 0.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Papua New Guinea) | Tari |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 384.08 | 201.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 325.13 | 159.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 610.27 | 569.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 661.46 | 377.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.4 | 40.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.3 | 65.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.58 | 24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Papua New Guinea) | Tari |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.69 | 10.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,498 | 1,777 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,057 | 889 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 | 0.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.37% | 14.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.78 | 8.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.5 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Papua New Guinea) | Tari |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.09 | 1.4 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.28 | 0.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.29 | 1.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.17 | 6.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.63 | 4.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.25 | 5.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 | 1.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Papua New Guinea) | Tari |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.28 | 19.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.55 | 4.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.82 | 17.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.56 | 4.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.52 | 29.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.02 | 78.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 487.19 | 131.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,304 | 3,675 |
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