Lae, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
#430
-6.730197, 147.00081
Nomad Score:
43%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$300.00
$1,200.00
$100.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$80.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$50.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Per day for mobile data plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Per day for basic grocery needs |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Per day for taxis and local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$400.00
$30.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$25.00
|
Per day for activities and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel visa fees |
| Total |
$720.00
$2,800.00
$200.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.00
Prices may vary based on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.00
Prices can vary significantly between local bars and imported brands.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Typical price at local eateries.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.00
Prices may vary based on the chain and location.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.50
Imported fruit tends to be more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.00
Prices can vary based on brand and type.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.50
Prices may vary based on brand and availability.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.20
Local varieties are generally cheaper.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.00
Prices can fluctuate based on supply.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$8.00
Higher prices for imported beef.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Imported wines can be significantly more expensive.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$2.00
Base fare for local taxis.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.00
Rates may vary based on time of day.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Public transport options are limited.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Prices can fluctuate based on global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Basic plans with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$70.00
Availability may vary by location.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Prices vary based on facilities offered.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Prices may vary by facility.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$8.00
Standard pricing for local cinemas.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Prices vary based on brand and quality.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
Prices can vary widely based on style and brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Prices vary based on brand and quality.
per pair