Cost of Living Comparison Between Boroko and Bulolo Cost of Living Comparison Between Boroko and Bulolo

😐 Solo nomad: Boroko is 0 than Bulolo without rent, and 0 with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Boroko is 0 than Bulolo without rent, and 0 with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Boroko
Bulolo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.63 PGK 31.15
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$38.87 PGK 159
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.93 PGK 24.22
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Cappuccino
$2.26 PGK 9.22
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 PGK 3.12
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.84 PGK 3.43
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.38 PGK 9.71
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.06 PGK 16.57
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Boroko
Bulolo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.65 PGK 6.73
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White Bread (500g)
$1.25 PGK 5.1
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.33 PGK 5.45
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Eggs
$3.81 PGK 15.55
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.51 PGK 18.43
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.15 PGK 25.13
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.21 PGK 29.46
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Apples (1kg)
$4.08 PGK 16.64
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Banana (1kg)
$2.85 PGK 11.62
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.88 PGK 11.74
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Tomato (1kg)
$2.95 PGK 12.03
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Potato (1kg)
$3.06 PGK 12.48
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Onion (1kg)
$1 PGK 4.08
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Lettuce (1 head)
$1.18 PGK 4.82
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.46 PGK 1.89
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.13 PGK 25.05
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Wine (Bottle)
$5.2 PGK 21.23
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.23 PGK 5.02
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 PGK 7.04
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🚌 Getting Around
Boroko
Bulolo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.46 PGK 1.87
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.64 PGK 129
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.75 PGK 19.41
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.51 PGK 6.16
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.77 PGK 48.03
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.82 PGK 3.34
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.3K PGK 91.1K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$24.6K PGK 100.2K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Boroko
Bulolo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$68.2 PGK 278
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$46.91 PGK 192
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$241 PGK 982
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Boroko
Bulolo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.67 PGK 186
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.79 PGK 64.5
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Cinema Ticket
$7.31 PGK 29.84
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Boroko
Bulolo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$361 PGK 1,476
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,440 PGK 9,963
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Boroko
Bulolo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$31.7 PGK 129
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.32 PGK 58.4
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$48.46 PGK 198
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$29.23 PGK 119
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Boroko
Bulolo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,535 PGK 14.4K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$237 PGK 968
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,555 PGK 14.5K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$237 PGK 968
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Boroko
Bulolo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$378 PGK 1,544
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11
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Last update for Boroko: October 28, 2025

Last update for Bulolo: October 26, 2025

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