PG vs PG · 243 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallPG
single / month
| Expense | Wau | Port Moresby | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.67 | $6.68 | Wau |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.68 | $26.71 | Wau |
| Cappuccino | $1.70 | $2.00 | Wau |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $129 | $151 | Wau |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.79 | $24.49 | Wau |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $54.81 | $64.55 | Wau |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.88 | $18.70 | Wau |
| Fitness club membership | $15.88 | $18.70 | Wau |
| Cinema ticket | $4.16 | $4.90 | Wau |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $346 | Wau |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $241 | Wau |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $589 | $723 | Wau |
| Total single-person budget | $574 | $686 | Wau |
| Average net salary | $810 | $954 |
Wau is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Wau runs about $574 versus $686 in Port Moresby — a difference of roughly 19%.
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 Wau · Full cost of living in Port Moresby