🍽 Eating Out
Alotau
Lae
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$23.60 PGK 103
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
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$50.5 PGK 219
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Cappuccino
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$2.66 PGK 11.57
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.74 PGK 3.23
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.57 PGK 2.47
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$3.22 PGK 14.01
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$5.10 PGK 22.13
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Alotau
Lae
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$1.98 PGK 8.62
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White Bread (500g)
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$1.45 PGK 6.28
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$1.24 PGK 5.39
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Eggs
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$3.96 PGK 17.18
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$9.41 PGK 40.86
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$9.06 PGK 39.35
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$10.59 PGK 45.99
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Apples (1kg)
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$4.30 PGK 18.67
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Banana (1kg)
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$2.69 PGK 11.68
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Oranges (1kg)
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$5.87 PGK 25.50
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Tomato (1kg)
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$1.50 PGK 6.53
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Potato (1kg)
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$3.37 PGK 14.62
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Onion (1kg)
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$2.34 PGK 10.14
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$0.64 PGK 2.80
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.85 PGK 3.70
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
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$6.75 PGK 29.32
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Wine (Bottle)
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$12.26 PGK 53.2
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$2.59 PGK 11.27
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$4.34 PGK 18.87
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🚌 Getting Around
Alotau
Lae
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.31 PGK 1.37
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$1.03 PGK 4.46
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Alotau
Lae
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$436 PGK 1,892
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$260 PGK 1,131
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$1,227 PGK 5,328
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$619 PGK 2,690
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Alotau
Lae
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$156 PGK 676
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Alotau: October 24, 2026
Last update for Lae: October 25, 2026
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$0.00
/mo nomad
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$817
/mo nomad
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$0.00
/mo nomad
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