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Ebeye vs Madang

Ebeye, Marshall Islands compared with Madang, Papua New Guinea: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Country Marshall Islands Papua New Guinea
Nomad score 3.0 / 10 3.3 / 10
Cost of living $5,280 / mo $2,962 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 29° / 28°C 32° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 26 Good 85 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Average high 28.3°C 29.3°C
Average low 26.5°C 23.9°C
Precipitation 193 mm / mo 290 mm / mo
Sunshine 312 h / mo 283 h / mo
Humidity 79% 88%
Rain days 19.7 / mo 24 / mo
Wind speed 32 km/h 13.6 km/h

MH Ebeye · average high by month

PG Madang · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
MH Ebeye PG Madang
US AQI 26 85
PM2.5 5.7 µg/m³ 27 µg/m³
PM10 10.1 µg/m³ 32.2 µg/m³
Ozone 24 µg/m³ 89 µg/m³
UV index 0.1 0.9

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.2 1.4
Local Payment Services 2.0 2.7
Startup Scene 1.1 1.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Air Conditioning 4.2 4.3
Green Spaces 2.5 7.4
Natural Disaster Risk 2.7 3.4
Noise Pollution 4.2 5.2
Seasonal Variety 2.1 2.8
Weather 5.1 5.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Mobile Network Coverage 4.2 4.9
Power Grid Reliability 3.4 3.8
Public WiFi Availability 1.8 2.6
VPN Reliability 4.6 4.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Accommodation Cost 2.7 4.2
Cost of Living 2.8 4.4
Currency Stability 9.3 3.4
Entertainment Cost 5.1 4.6
Food & Groceries 2.8 4.1
Gym Membership Cost 3.0 4.1
Transportation Cost 5.0 5.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Culture 3.6 5.5
Indoors Fun 2.1 2.8
Language Learning Opportunities 2.8 3.8
Local Experiences & Tours 3.6 6.8
Nightlife 1.7 2.3
Outdoors & Nature 6.6 8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.4 0.7
Nomad Friendly 1.4 2.0
Online Community Presence 0.4 0.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Cafes with WiFi 0.8 1.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.4 0.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.4 0.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.4 0.9
Internet Speed 2.7 2.9
Local SIM Card Availability 3.8 5.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Fitness Facilities 1.4 2.6
Food Scene 2.4 3.7
Healthy Food Options 2.0 3.2
Yoga Studios 0.5 1.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Healthcare 2.8 3.1
Healthcare Affordability 4.6 6.2
Healthcare Quality 2.5 2.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 0.5
Ease of Business Registration 2.5 2.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.3 2.5
Freedom of Speech 7.0 4.7
Political Stability 6.8 3.1
Tax Friendliness 6.5 4.0
Visa Ease 3.3 3.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Air Quality 5.4 7.7
Cleanliness 2.7 4.4
Environmental Quality 2.9 7.1
Family Friendly 3.8 3.7
Language Barrier 5.3 5.3
Work-Life Balance 4.0 5.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Female Friendly 3.9 3.5
Racial Tolerance 5.7 4.2
Safety 4.1 2.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Airport Connectivity 1.7 2.6
Cycling 2.8 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 1.6 2.5
Public Transit 1.2 2.2
Ride-sharing Services 0.2 0.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.9 1.6
Walkability 5.8 4.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Coworking Quality 0.5 1.0
Freelance Ecosystem 1.1 1.9
Networking Opportunities 1.2 1.9
Remote Job Opportunities 1.3 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 2.9 4.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Jeans $60 per pair $42 per pair
Summer Dress $45 per dress $22 per dress
Running Shoes $90 per pair $88 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Dining Out $100 per month $69 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Cinema Ticket $8.00 per ticket $5.79 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Coffee $4.50 per cup $2.78 per cup
Beer $5.00 per pint $2.31 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.00 per meal $5.79 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $60 per meal $42 per meal
Fast Food Combo $10 per meal $8.10 per meal
Apples $3.00 per kg $4.17 per kg
Bread $2.50 per loaf $1.27 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.50 per bottle $1.04 per bottle
Milk $2.00 per liter $2.66 per liter
Rice $1.80 per kg $1.50 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.00 per kg $9.72 per kg
Beef $12 per kg $13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Groceries $320 per month $208 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Health Insurance $70 per month $12 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Doctor Visit (GP) $60 per visit $35 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.00 per purchase $8.10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Housing $550 per month $509 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $750 per month $810 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,200 per month $1,736 per month
Coworking Space $200 per month $104 per month
Coliving Space $700 per month $648 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Internet & Mobile $90 per month $35 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Leisure Activities $40 per month $35 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Haircut $12 per visit $10 per visit
Laundry $8.00 per kg $6.94 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Mobile Plan $30 per month $28 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $100 per month $139 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $15 one-time $3.47 one-time
Gym Membership $50 per month $58 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $15 per hour $9.26 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Transportation $60 per month $65 per month
Taxi Start $2.00 per trip $2.31 per trip
Taxi per km $1.50 per km $1.16 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $40 per month $23 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $8.00 per trip $8.10 per trip
Gasoline $1.60 per liter $1.12 per liter
Scooter Rental $25 per month $19 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MH Ebeye PG Madang
Utilities $180 per month $81 per month
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