Cost of Living Comparison Between Madang and Alotau Cost of Living Comparison Between Madang and Alotau

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Madang
Alotau
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.58 PGK 28.30
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$37.88 PGK 163
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.96 PGK 47.11
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Cappuccino
$2.46 PGK 10.59
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17 PGK 5.04
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 PGK 3.15
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.91 PGK 12.53
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.34 PGK 18.67
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Madang
Alotau
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.90 PGK 8.16
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White Bread (500g)
$1.46 PGK 6.29
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.46 PGK 6.30
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Eggs
$3.43 PGK 14.76
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.66 PGK 24.33
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.95 PGK 34.20
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Apples (1kg)
$5.25 PGK 22.57
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Banana (1kg)
$2.38 PGK 10.25
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.00 PGK 4.31
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.88 PGK 8.08
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Potato (1kg)
$4.94 PGK 21.24
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Onion (1kg)
$2.82 PGK 12.14
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Lettuce (1 head)
$5.98 PGK 25.73
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.49 PGK 2.11
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.17 PGK 22.22
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Wine (Bottle)
$11.78 PGK 50.7
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.22 PGK 9.56
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.46 PGK 10.59
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🚌 Getting Around
Madang
Alotau
Difference
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.10 PGK 4.74
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Madang
Alotau
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$68.2 PGK 293
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.73 PGK 102
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Madang
Alotau
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$79.5 PGK 342
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,066 PGK 26.1K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Madang
Alotau
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$19.37 PGK 83.3
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.36 PGK 61.7
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$66.6 PGK 286
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$28.50 PGK 123
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Madang
Alotau
Difference
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$979 PGK 4,210
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$594 PGK 2,555
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Madang
Alotau
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$231 PGK 995
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Madang: March 1, 2026

Last update for Alotau: February 28, 2026

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