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Key statistics for expats and relocators
Data as of April 2026 · Region: Oceania· Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)
Overall Score
11/100
Global Rank
#94/95
Est. Monthly Cost
$1,550
Confidence: 76%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional public-domain datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).
| Category | Affordability Index | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 57.2/100 | Moderate |
| Rent | 64.86/100 | Moderate |
| Property Purchase | 67.76/100 | Moderate |
| Utilities | 55.14/100 | Moderate |
| Transport | 50.16/100 | Moderate |
| Overall (composite) | 42/100 | higher = more expensive |
Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $1,550 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).
| City | Est. Monthly Cost | Cost Index | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madang | $1,300 | 36 | 54 |
| Mount Hagen | $1,450 | 39 | 53 |
| Lae | $1,600 | 44 | 52 |
| Port Moresby | $1,750 | 48 | 48 |
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Top Income Tax Rate | 42% |
| VAT / GST | 10% |
| Corporate Tax | 30% |
| Effective Rate at $60K | 28% |
Progressive personal rates. Mining and resource sector dominates government revenue.
| Gross Income (USD) | Effective Rate | Monthly Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 42% | $2,418 |
| $100,000 | 45% | $4,584 |
| $200,000 | 47% | $8,918 |
Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.
| Passport | Access Level | Max Stay (days) | Work Allowed | Nomad Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Visa on Arrival | 60 | No | No |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Visa on Arrival | 60 | No | No |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Visa on Arrival | 60 | No | No |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa-Free | 60 | No | No |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Visa on Arrival | 60 | No | No |
Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).
| Capital | Port Moresby |
| Population | 10 Million |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) |
| Languages | English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu |
| Region | Oceania |
| Timezone | PGT (UTC+10) |
| English Proficiency | Moderate |
WhereNext. "Papua New GuineaRelocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/pg. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.