PG vs PG · 306 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Port Moresby | Lae | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.68 | $6.30 | Lae |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $26.71 | $25.20 | Lae |
| Cappuccino | $2.00 | $1.89 | Lae |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $151 | $143 | Lae |
| Monthly public transport pass | $24.49 | $23.10 | Lae |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $64.55 | $60.90 | Lae |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.70 | $17.64 | Lae |
| Fitness club membership | $18.70 | $17.64 | Lae |
| Cinema ticket | $4.90 | $4.62 | Lae |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $346 | $322 | Lae |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $241 | $224 | Lae |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $723 | $672 | Lae |
| Total single-person budget | $686 | $644 | Lae |
| Average net salary | $954 | $900 |
Lae is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Port Moresby runs about $686 versus $644 in Lae — a difference of roughly 6%.
Salary-adjusted, Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby · Full cost of living in Lae