PG vs PG · 886 km apart
PG
single / month
Cheaper overallPG
single / month
| Expense | Kavieng | Mendi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.67 | $6.30 | Kavieng |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.68 | $25.20 | Kavieng |
| Cappuccino | $1.70 | $1.89 | Kavieng |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $129 | $143 | Kavieng |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.79 | $23.10 | Kavieng |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $54.81 | $60.90 | Kavieng |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.88 | $17.64 | Kavieng |
| Fitness club membership | $15.88 | $17.64 | Kavieng |
| Cinema ticket | $4.16 | $4.62 | Kavieng |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $322 | Kavieng |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $224 | Kavieng |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $589 | $672 | Kavieng |
| Total single-person budget | $574 | $644 | Kavieng |
| Average net salary | $810 | $900 |
Kavieng is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kavieng runs about $574 versus $644 in Mendi — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Mendi leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kavieng · Full cost of living in Mendi