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Kavieng vs Tulagi

PG Papua New Guinea SB Solomon Islands

Kavieng, Papua New Guinea compared with Tulagi, Solomon Islands: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Country Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands
Nomad score 3.4 / 10 3.2 / 10
Cost of living $1,529 / mo $3,213 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 32° / 25°C 29° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI) 54 Moderate 20 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Average high 29.7°C 29.5°C
Average low 25.5°C 25.1°C
Precipitation 241 mm / mo 320 mm / mo
Sunshine 305 h / mo 288 h / mo
Humidity 83% 85%
Rain days 24.4 / mo 25 / mo
Wind speed 15.2 km/h 16.2 km/h

PG Kavieng · average high by month

SB Tulagi · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
US AQI 54 20
PM2.5 24 µg/m³ 1 µg/m³
PM10 28.1 µg/m³ 1.4 µg/m³
Ozone 80 µg/m³ 42 µg/m³
UV index 1.4 0.5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.7 1.0
Local Payment Services 3.3 2.0
Startup Scene 1.6 1.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Air Conditioning 3.8 3.1
Green Spaces 7.3 6.3
Natural Disaster Risk 3.7 2.7
Noise Pollution 6.5 6.6
Seasonal Variety 2.2 2.4
Weather 5.8 4.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Mobile Network Coverage 4.7 3.9
Power Grid Reliability 3.7 3.4
Public WiFi Availability 2.0 1.5
VPN Reliability 5.2 3.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Accommodation Cost 4.1 3.6
Cost of Living 4.0 4.2
Currency Stability 3.8 3.5
Entertainment Cost 5.2 4.0
Food & Groceries 4.1 4.1
Gym Membership Cost 3.2 2.2
Transportation Cost 3.4 3.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Culture 4.9 3.9
Indoors Fun 2.4 1.3
Language Learning Opportunities 3.0 2.3
Local Experiences & Tours 6.5 4.7
Nightlife 2.1 1.2
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 8.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.7 0.4
Nomad Friendly 1.6 1.4
Online Community Presence 0.7 0.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Cafes with WiFi 1.6 0.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.6 0.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.9 0.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.8 0.5
Internet Speed 2.9 2.1
Local SIM Card Availability 5.3 4.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Fitness Facilities 2.5 1.5
Food Scene 4.1 2.3
Healthy Food Options 3.9 2.2
Yoga Studios 0.7 0.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Healthcare 2.6 2.6
Healthcare Affordability 6.1 5.8
Healthcare Quality 2.2 2.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 0.4
Ease of Business Registration 2.5 2.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.2 2.3
Freedom of Speech 4.6 5.6
Political Stability 3.7 4.8
Tax Friendliness 3.7 4.5
Visa Ease 2.9 3.4

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Air Quality 8.7 8.2
Cleanliness 5.1 5.1
Environmental Quality 8.3 7.9
Family Friendly 4.3 4.6
Language Barrier 5.4 5.5
Work-Life Balance 6.3 6.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Female Friendly 3.4 3.5
Racial Tolerance 4.8 5.8
Safety 3.8 6.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Airport Connectivity 3.5 2.6
Cycling 3.5 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 2.4 2.1
Public Transit 1.7 1.4
Ride-sharing Services 0.3 0.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.4 1.2
Walkability 4.1 4.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Coworking Quality 0.7 0.8
Freelance Ecosystem 1.5 1.3
Networking Opportunities 1.5 1.7
Remote Job Opportunities 1.8 1.6
Time Zone Favorability 4.5 4.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Jeans $41 per pair $57 per pair
Summer Dress $25 per dress $38 per dress
Running Shoes $63 per pair $95 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Dining Out $45 per month $76 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Cinema Ticket $4.08 per ticket $7.56 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Coffee $1.36 per cup $4.41 per cup
Beer $2.04 per pint $3.78 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.72 per meal $8.19 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $20 per meal $57 per meal
Fast Food Combo $4.08 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $2.72 per kg $7.56 per kg
Bread $1.36 per loaf $1.89 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.57 per bottle $1.51 per bottle
Milk $2.49 per liter $3.53 per liter
Rice $1.02 per kg $2.27 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.08 per kg $12 per kg
Beef $6.34 per kg $14 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle $20 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Groceries $136 per month $302 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Doctor Visit (GP) $14 per visit $32 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $1.81 per purchase $8.19 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Housing $181 per month $353 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $147 per month $693 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $408 per month $1,071 per month
Coworking Space $41 per month $227 per month
Coliving Space $272 per month $567 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Internet & Mobile $23 per month $57 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Leisure Activities $11 per month $32 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Haircut $4.08 per visit $5.04 per visit
Laundry $2.72 per kg $10 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Mobile Plan $12 per month $32 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $79 per month $151 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.66 one-time $6.30 one-time
Gym Membership $27 per month $44 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $7.93 per hour $13 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Transportation $23 per month $82 per month
Taxi Start $1.13 per trip $1.89 per trip
Taxi per km $0.57 per km $1.51 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $20 per month $50 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.08 per trip $7.56 per trip
Gasoline $0.86 per liter $1.83 per liter
Scooter Rental $7.93 per month $19 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PG Kavieng SB Tulagi
Utilities $34 per month $139 per month