Cost of Living in
Lae
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Lae, Papua New Guinea. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
72Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78
Markets
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$4.23
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$4.90
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$10.81
Eggs (12, Large Size)$4.03
White Rice (1 kg)$1.31
Apples (1 kg)$4.55
Bottled Water (50 oz)$0.91
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$9.33
Apples (1 lb)$2.06
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.91
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$2.05
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$1.48
White Rice (1 lb)$0.59
Bottled Water (12 oz)$0.57
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$0.57
General
Bananas (1 kg)$2.85
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$6.83
Tomatoes (1 kg)$1.59
Oranges (1 lb)$2.84
Local Cheese (1 kg)$9.56
Local Cheese (1 lb)$4.34
Potatoes (1 lb)$1.60
Onions (1 kg)$2.39
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$12.52
Lettuce (1 Head)$0.68
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.72
Oranges (1 kg)$6.26
Onions (1 lb)$1.08
Potatoes (1 kg)$3.53
Bananas (1 lb)$1.29
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$0.80
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$0.80
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$159.33
Restaurants
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$4.44
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$4.44
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$2.62
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$2.62
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$25.04
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$3.41
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$3.41
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$52.35
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$2.73
Rent Per Month
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$637.32
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,029.65
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$4,196.86
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,251.88
Transportation
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$0.34
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.08