Mumbai (Bombay)
🇮🇳 India
39
Cost of Living Index in Mumbai (Bombay)
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Lae
Madang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$23.60 PGK 103
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.5 PGK 220
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Cappuccino
$2.66 PGK 11.59
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.74 PGK 3.23
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 PGK 2.47
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.22 PGK 14.03
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.10 PGK 22.16
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lae
Madang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.98 PGK 8.63
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White Bread (500g)
$1.45 PGK 6.28
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.24 PGK 5.40
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Eggs
$3.96 PGK 17.20
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.41 PGK 40.91
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$9.06 PGK 39.40
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.59 PGK 46.05
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Apples (1kg)
$4.30 PGK 18.70
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Banana (1kg)
$2.69 PGK 11.70
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Oranges (1kg)
$5.87 PGK 25.53
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.50 PGK 6.54
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Potato (1kg)
$3.37 PGK 14.64
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Onion (1kg)
$2.34 PGK 10.16
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.64 PGK 2.80
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.85 PGK 3.70
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.75 PGK 29.36
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Wine (Bottle)
$12.26 PGK 53.3
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.59 PGK 11.28
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.34 PGK 18.89
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🚌 Getting Around
Lae
Madang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.31 PGK 1.37
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.03 PGK 4.46
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lae
Madang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$436 PGK 1,894
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$260 PGK 1,133
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,227 PGK 5,335
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$619 PGK 2,693
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Lae
Madang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$156 PGK 676
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Lae: October 25, 2026
Last update for Madang: October 26, 2026
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