PG vs PG · 279 km apart
PG
single / month
Cheaper overallPG
single / month
| Expense | Kurumul | Lae | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.86 | $6.30 | Kurumul |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $23.44 | $25.20 | Kurumul |
| Cappuccino | $1.76 | $1.89 | Kurumul |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $133 | $143 | Kurumul |
| Monthly public transport pass | $21.48 | $23.10 | Kurumul |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $56.64 | $60.90 | Kurumul |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.41 | $17.64 | Kurumul |
| Fitness club membership | $16.41 | $17.64 | Kurumul |
| Cinema ticket | $4.30 | $4.62 | Kurumul |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $294 | $322 | Kurumul |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $205 | $224 | Kurumul |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $614 | $672 | Kurumul |
| Total single-person budget | $595 | $644 | Kurumul |
| Average net salary | $837 | $900 |
Kurumul is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kurumul runs about $595 versus $644 in Lae — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Lae leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.