Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Papua New Guinea instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Papua New Guinea
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$12.38
PGK51.03
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$7.43
PGK30.62
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.80
PGK3.28
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.89
PGK3.67
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Papua New Guinea
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Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
$1.49
PGK6.12
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$2.20
PGK9.06
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$7.01
PGK28.91
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$3.68
PGK15.19
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.28
PGK13.50
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.56
PGK6.41
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.19
PGK4.92
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.74
PGK7.18
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.02
PGK8.33
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.57
PGK6.48
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.37
PGK5.63
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Papua New Guinea
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.29
PGK17.68
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$16.69
PGK68.78
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$25,877.21
PGK106,653.16
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$22.04
PGK90.83
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Papua New Guinea
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$309.54
PGK1,275.76
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$2,346.03
PGK9,669.21
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$609.17
PGK2,510.69
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
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?? |
$78.11
PGK321.94
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Papua New Guinea
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$494.23
PGK2,036.96
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$4,498.59
PGK18,540.98
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Papua New Guinea
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.48
PGK10.21
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.83
PGK7.55
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
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?? |
$7.48
PGK30.82
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$45.19
PGK186.26
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.67
PGK35.72
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Papua New Guinea
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$39.25
PGK161.77
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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?? |
$44.57
PGK183.71
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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?? |
$64.38
PGK265.36
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$98.43
PGK405.69
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