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Devaki

Hi,

I am Dev from New Delhi, India. I will be moving to Port Morseby in coming two months. before flying down there I want to know about life at Port Morseby, PNG, its positives and negatives fro expats, safety calls and cost of living for a family of two infants.

Thanks

stumpy

Devaki wrote:

Hi,

I am Dev from New Delhi, India. I will be moving to Port Morseby in coming two months. before flying down there I want to know about life at Port Morseby, PNG, its positives and negatives fro expats, safety calls and cost of living for a family of two infants.

Thanks


Welcome to the forum

I suggest you read the many posts on this forum regarding life in PNG.

For cost of living www.numbeo.com

Stevehigh

Hi Dev,

Welcome to PNG.  My wife and I are from America and have been in PNG 3 months working for City Mission, PNG, a Christian NGO.  So far we like it very much. The longer we've been here the more we get used to the city.  There are many safe areas for the family to go shopping, or go on a picnic.  You just have to be careful and learn where to go and where not to go.  Don't leave items in your car and just be alert until you get comfortable with your routines.

Cost here are high.  My wife and I can easily spend $250 Kina a week (USD $120) for food.  We don't have kids so I can't help you  there.

A typical Expat package includes salary, housing, car and fuel. Other than buying food and personal items the only thing you will need is things you want to purchase for decor.  Cell phone and internet is kind of high here, but you may get those with your salary package.  There are some nice restaurants and  shopping stores here with international foods and electronics available.  You can get almost anything you want...although more expensive than the USA.

Best wishes.