Papua New Guinea
Cost of Living in Port Moresby
Monthly Total
$1,858
$32,515
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$656
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$40
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$656
$11,480
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$202
$3,535
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$138
$2,415
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$510
$8,925
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$167
$2,923
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$39
$683
Monthly Total
$1,858
$32,515
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