PG vs PG · 1,086 km apart
PG
single / month
Cheaper overallPG
single / month
| Expense | Madang | Arawa | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.67 | $5.67 | Madang |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.68 | $22.68 | Madang |
| Cappuccino | $1.70 | $1.70 | Madang |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $129 | $129 | Madang |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.79 | $20.79 | Madang |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $54.81 | $54.81 | Madang |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.88 | $15.88 | Madang |
| Fitness club membership | $15.88 | $15.88 | Madang |
| Cinema ticket | $4.16 | $4.16 | Madang |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $282 | Madang |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $196 | Madang |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $589 | $589 | Madang |
| Total single-person budget | $574 | $574 | Madang |
| Average net salary | $810 | $810 |
Madang is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Madang runs about $574 versus $574 in Arawa — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Madang 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 Madang · Full cost of living in Arawa