Cost of Living Comparison Between Alotau and Lae Cost of Living Comparison Between Alotau and Lae

😐 Solo nomad: Alotau is 0 than Lae without rent, and 0 with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Alotau is 0 than Lae without rent, and 0 with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Alotau
Lae
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$10.68 PGK 43.6
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
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$55.7 PGK 227
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Cappuccino
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$2.92 PGK 11.94
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.87 PGK 3.55
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.59 PGK 2.4
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$3.68 PGK 15
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$5.63 PGK 22.99
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Alotau
Lae
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$2.11 PGK 8.61
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White Bread (500g)
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$1.55 PGK 6.33
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$1.42 PGK 5.78
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Eggs
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$4.32 PGK 17.63
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$10.09 PGK 41.21
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$9.62 PGK 39.28
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$11.32 PGK 46.21
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Apples (1kg)
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$4.71 PGK 19.24
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Banana (1kg)
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$2.93 PGK 11.95
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Oranges (1kg)
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$6.41 PGK 26.17
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Tomato (1kg)
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$1.64 PGK 6.69
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Potato (1kg)
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$3.67 PGK 14.96
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Onion (1kg)
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$2.55 PGK 10.4
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$0.75 PGK 3.07
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.94 PGK 3.84
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
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$7.02 PGK 28.68
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Wine (Bottle)
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$13.11 PGK 53.5
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$2.7 PGK 11.04
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$4.8 PGK 19.58
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🚌 Getting Around
Alotau
Lae
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.34 PGK 1.41
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$1.16 PGK 4.72
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Alotau
Lae
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$7,981 PGK 32.6K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$736 PGK 3,004
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$1,456 PGK 5,942
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Alotau
Lae
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$164 PGK 669
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Last update for Alotau: October 27, 2025

Last update for Lae: October 28, 2025

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