Is Papua New Guinea expensive for travelers?

Papua New Guinea is a expensive cost destination for travelers

Is Papua New Guinea safe for tourists?

Safety index in Papua New Guinea is 34/100 — higher means safer

What is the healthcare quality in Papua New Guinea?

Healthcare quality in Papua New Guinea scores 0/100

What is the quality of life like in Papua New Guinea?

Quality of life score for Papua New Guinea is 34/100 — climate, culture and leisure

How is the infrastructure in Papua New Guinea?

Infrastructure score in Papua New Guinea is 0/100 — transport, internet and public services

How does Papua New Guinea rank as a travel destination?

Papua New Guinea ranks #94 out of ~100 countries globally

What is the overall travel score for Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea scores 11/100 as a travel and living destination

How many tourists visit Papua New Guinea each year?

Papua New Guinea welcomes 39K international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Papua New Guinea?

GDP per capita in Papua New Guinea is $3.0k

What is the life expectancy in Papua New Guinea?

Average life expectancy in Papua New Guinea is 66.3 years

What is the population of Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea has a population of 10.8M

What currency is used in Papua New Guinea?

The currency in Papua New Guinea is PGK K

What language is spoken in Papua New Guinea?

The official language in Papua New Guinea is English

Can you pay by card in Papua New Guinea?

Paying in Papua New Guinea: Cash only. Cash essential — bring local currency and find an ATM on arrival

What is the emergency number in Papua New Guinea?

Emergency number in Papua New Guinea is 000 — police, ambulance and fire

How much does a coffee cost in Madang?

Cappuccino price in Madang, Papua New Guinea is $2.30

How much does a beer cost in Madang?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Madang, Papua New Guinea costs $2.70

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Madang?

Budget restaurant lunch in Madang, Papua New Guinea costs $6.40

How much are weekly groceries in Madang?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Madang, Papua New Guinea cost $20.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Madang?

Taxi or Uber per km in Madang, Papua New Guinea costs $1.00

How much does public transport cost in Madang?

Single transit ticket in Madang, Papua New Guinea costs $0.50

What is the price of petrol in Madang?

Petrol 95 per litre in Madang, Papua New Guinea is $1.00

How much does internet cost in Madang?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Madang, Papua New Guinea costs $50.00/month

What is the average salary in Madang?

Average monthly net salary in Madang, Papua New Guinea is $600

OCEANIA / PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Madang

Triplandio Madang guide covers 3 travel guides across 12 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 12 self-guided walking tours in Madang with 63 POI, spanning 45.7 km in total. Get inspired by 4 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 12

Local food 4

Tours / POI 12 / 63

Day / Night 30° / 24°

Local Time 11:38

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City & Country Data Papua New Guinea (Madang)

Key travel data for Madang — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Papua New Guinea

Cost 💰 HIGH

Safety 🔒 34

Health 🏥 0

Lifestyle ⭐ 34

Infra 🏗️ 0

Rank 🎯 #94

Score 📊 11

Tourists ✈️ 39K/y

GDP/cap 💵 $3.0k

Life Exp ❤️ 66.3 yrs

Population 👥 10.8M

Currency 💱 PGK K

Language 🗣️ English

Payments 💳 Cash only

Emergency 🆘 000

💰 Prices in Madang

Coffee ☕ $2.30

Beer 🍺 $2.70

Lunch 🍽️ $6.40

Groceries 🛒 $20.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.00

Transit 🚇 $0.50

Fuel ⛽ $1.00/l

Internet 📡 $50.00/m

Salary 💵 $600/m

Best time to visit Madang (Papua New Guinea)

Now (September) avg: 27°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Aug & Sep.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 30°C / 24°C

Sunrise / Sunset 6:05 / 18:12

Local time 11:38

Sea Temp 29°C

Best Months

Aug & Sep

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug

S Sep

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

Traditional Local Food Madang (Papua New Guinea)

Local Flavours of Madang — Explore recipes, history, our unique food flavour DNA graph and more.

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Main course Vegetarian

Kaukau

cow-cow · Sweet potato dish

A staple dish made from boiled or roasted sweet potatoes.

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Main course Meat

Kumu Musong

koo-moo moo-song · Spicy greens with smoked meat

A dish of leafy greens cooked with smoked meat and spices.

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Main course Meat

Mumu

moo-moo · Traditional earth oven dish

A mixed dish cooked in an earth oven, featuring meat and vegetables.

Dessert Vegan

Sago Pudding

say-go puhding · Sago starch sweet pudding

A smooth dessert made with sago starch and coconut milk.