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.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$10.68 PGK 43.6

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$55.7 PGK 227

Cappuccino

$2.92 PGK 11.94

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.87 PGK 3.55

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.59 PGK 2.4

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.68 PGK 15

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.63 PGK 22.99

Milk (1 liter)

$2.11 PGK 8.61

White Bread (500g)

$1.55 PGK 6.33

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.42 PGK 5.78

Eggs

$4.32 PGK 17.63

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.09 PGK 41.21

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$9.62 PGK 39.28

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.32 PGK 46.21

Apples (1kg)

$4.71 PGK 19.24

Banana (1kg)

$2.93 PGK 11.95

Oranges (1kg)

$6.41 PGK 26.17

Tomato (1kg)

$1.64 PGK 6.69

Potato (1kg)

$3.67 PGK 14.96

Onion (1kg)

$2.55 PGK 10.4

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.75 PGK 3.07

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.94 PGK 3.84

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$7.02 PGK 28.68

Wine (Bottle)

$13.11 PGK 53.5

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.7 PGK 11.04

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.8 PGK 19.58

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.34 PGK 1.41

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.16 PGK 4.72

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$7,981 PGK 32.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$736 PGK 3,004

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,456 PGK 5,942

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$164 PGK 669

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Alotau: October 27, 2025

Last update for Lae: October 28, 2025