PG vs PG · 948 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Lae | Arawa | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.30 | $5.67 | Arawa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $25.20 | $22.68 | Arawa |
| Cappuccino | $1.89 | $1.70 | Arawa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $143 | $129 | Arawa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.10 | $20.79 | Arawa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.90 | $54.81 | Arawa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.64 | $15.88 | Arawa |
| Fitness club membership | $17.64 | $15.88 | Arawa |
| Cinema ticket | $4.62 | $4.16 | Arawa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $322 | $282 | Arawa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $224 | $196 | Arawa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $672 | $589 | Arawa |
| Total single-person budget | $644 | $574 | Arawa |
| Average net salary | $900 | $810 |
Arawa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lae runs about $644 versus $574 in Arawa — a difference of roughly 11%.
Salary-adjusted, Lae leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.