Places · Papua New Guinea
The best places to live in Papua New Guinea
Arcadia scores 6 places in Papua New Guinea, from Lae at about $1,000 a month to Port Moresby at about $1,550. 5 are by the sea, 6 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 2/5.
The standouts in Papua New Guinea
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 6 places Arcadia scores in Papua New Guinea, not the whole country.
All 6 places in Papua New Guinea
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Papua New Guinea?
Across the 6 places Arcadia scores in Papua New Guinea the median is about $1,075 a month for one person, from Lae at around $1,000 to Port Moresby at around $1,550. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Papua New Guinea?
Lae, at about $1,000 a month. It is the cheapest of the 6 places Arcadia scores in Papua New Guinea, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Papua New Guinea has the best internet?
Port Moresby, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 6 places is 2 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Papua New Guinea?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Port Moresby. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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