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About Lae

Lae, Papua New Guinea, is a busy port city with a strong industrial vibe and tropical climate 🌴. It’s better suited to adventurous digital nomads than remote-work comfort: expect limited coworking, uneven internet, and basic expat amenities. For those seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience, Lae offers local culture and easy access to nature 🚤🌋.

Through the year

Best in February (49) · now 49
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 149 mm Feb: 216 mm Mar: 211 mm Apr: 290 mm May: 339 mm Jun: 315 mm Jul: 446 mm Aug: 439 mm Sep: 421 mm Oct: 218 mm Nov: 222 mm Dec: 249 mm Jan: 31°C / 25°C Feb: 30°C / 25°C Mar: 30°C / 24°C Apr: 30°C / 24°C May: 29°C / 24°C Jun: 28°C / 23°C Jul: 28°C / 23°C Aug: 28°C / 23°C Sep: 28°C / 23°C Oct: 30°C / 24°C Nov: 30°C / 24°C Dec: 30°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 4.2
Internet Speed 3.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.9
Safety 2.3
Accommodation Cost 3.3
Weather 4.3
Nomad Friendly 1.5
Female Friendly 2.0
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Lae
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $809.94 per month
Coworking Space $196.70 per month
Coffee $2.78 per cup
Beer $2.31 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.79 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $27.77 per month
Mobile Plan $23.14 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $104.14 per month

Other cities in Papua New Guinea

Other cities in Papua New Guinea
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kavieng $1,529 3.4 Compare
2 Kokopo $1,534 3.4 Compare
3 Madang $2,962 3.3 Compare
4 Alotau $1,529 3.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Goroka PG Papua New Guinea $1,351 3.2 Compare
2 Madang PG Papua New Guinea $2,962 3.3 Compare
3 Port Moresby PG Papua New Guinea $4,281 2.7 Compare
4 Mount Hagen PG Papua New Guinea $1,603 2.9 Compare

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