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Cost of Living Comparison Between Lihir Island and Alotau Cost of Living Comparison Between Lihir Island and Alotau

Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Lihir Island
Alotau
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.78 PGKĀ 20.41
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$28.76 PGKĀ 123
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.06 PGKĀ 25.87
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Cappuccino
$2.43 PGKĀ 10.36
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 PGKĀ 2.96
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.70 PGKĀ 3.01
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.61 PGKĀ 15.42
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.35 PGKĀ 10.05
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šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Lihir Island
Alotau
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.70 PGKĀ 7.26
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White Bread (500g)
$1.42 PGKĀ 6.04
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.40 PGKĀ 6.00
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Eggs
$2.34 PGKĀ 10.00
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.40 PGKĀ 18.79
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$2.44 PGKĀ 10.41
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Banana (1kg)
$1.47 PGKĀ 6.27
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Potato (1kg)
$2.39 PGKĀ 10.19
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Onion (1kg)
$0.98 PGKĀ 4.19
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.50 PGKĀ 2.13
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.02 PGKĀ 25.71
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Wine (Bottle)
$9.22 PGKĀ 39.35
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.37 PGKĀ 10.12
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.45 PGKĀ 10.46
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Last update for Lihir Island: January 12, 2026

Last update for Alotau: January 12, 2026

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