PG vs PG · 375 km apart
PG
single / month
Cheaper overallPG
single / month
| Expense | Mendi | Lae | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.30 | $6.30 | Mendi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $25.20 | $25.20 | Mendi |
| Cappuccino | $1.89 | $1.89 | Mendi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $143 | $143 | Mendi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.10 | $23.10 | Mendi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.90 | $60.90 | Mendi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.64 | $17.64 | Mendi |
| Fitness club membership | $17.64 | $17.64 | Mendi |
| Cinema ticket | $4.62 | $4.62 | Mendi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $322 | $322 | Mendi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $224 | $224 | Mendi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $672 | $672 | Mendi |
| Total single-person budget | $644 | $644 | Mendi |
| Average net salary | $900 | $900 |
Mendi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mendi runs about $644 versus $644 in Lae — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Mendi leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.