aatuti
Australian expat in Papua New Guinea
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Australian
Lives in Port Moresby
Speaks English
Registration: 06 October 2014
Life in Port Moresby, questions from a potential newcomer by ge29
Hi everybody, My name is Gerard and I've a potential professional opportunity in PNG, based in POM. A question I imagine very classic, but I would like to have some information on the current level of security in the city. Is it easy to find a ...
Hi Gerard, Currently the situation is quiet - although the media reported much violence and issues last week, there has been nothing further. Pom can have its issues from time to time, but if you use common sense your unlikely to ever have any ... Read More
Life in Port Moresby, questions from a potential newcomer by ge29
Hi everybody, My name is Gerard and I've a potential professional opportunity in PNG, based in POM. A question I imagine very classic, but I would like to have some information on the current level of security in the city. Is it easy to find a ...
Hi Gerard, Housing is easy to come by, plenty available currently, but it is quite expensive. I imagine housing will be included in your package, if not you will need to look at your package very carefully as housing can be more than most expats ... Read More
Gym with squat rack in Port Moresby?
Hi Danpng, There are a few gyms around, I believe all of them offer a squat rack and barbells. The Royal Papua Yacht Club The Aviat Club Airways Hotel The Holiday Inn There is also a gym opening early next year at the Laguna Hotel I believe. ... Read More
Dinner friends !
Hi Steve, I would be interested, its always good to have a strong network or friends around up here. Feel free to PM me. Read More
Making phone calls in Papua New Guinea by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Papua New Guinea, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Papua New Guinea? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank ...
Getting access to landlines can be difficult depending on your building, however mobile coverage is quite good in PNG in all major towns/cities. There are 3 main carriers, Digicel, Vodafone BMobile and Citifone. Digicel is the largest carrier, ... Read More
Which kind of driving license by gwizac
I will be working in Port Moresby from the 3rd of September. I would like to meet new friends. I would also to know which kind of driving licence you use in PNG. See you very soon
Hi gwizac, Most foreign licences are accepted, but only for a period of 3 months. It then has to be converted to a PNG Licence. The class structure is different over here to Australia for example, in they are numbers 1-7, and to drive a Toyota ... Read More
Things to do in Papua New Guinea during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Papua New Guinea? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Papua New ...
Member Clubs - In Port Moresby there is the Royal Papua Yacht Club and the Aviat Club. Both require membership but offer activities for members such as raffles, childrens playgrounds, Aviat has a large pool. Both have pool/snooker tables also. The ... Read More
Going to work in PNG by nickster
good day everybody! i was offered a job as an autocad specialist for a project in port moresby. it will be for the japanese embassy. i was offered 1700 usd plus 200 usd food allowance wtih free accommodation. however i will enter png via tourist ...
I don't believe that will be legal, as no work/business is meant to be conducted under a tourist visa. They could apply for a business visa I think though. You should check with immigration. www . immigration . gov . pg Read More
Seeking advice/feedback on primary schools by LK1
Hello, I would appreciate hearing from anyone on their thoughts/reviews of the international primary schools in POM - specifically, class sizes, approach to discipline, learning style, and comparison with Australian school standards (private and ...
Hi KSB, I'm not sure for primary school, but the early learning centre for my child this year was from K1850 for 1 day per week to K8400 for 5 days per week, per school term. It is not a cheap school but not much in PNG is cheap as an expat. Read More
POMIS by lurch111
I am considering a position in Port Morseby and am enquiring about POMIS. I have read the website am happy with what is advertised. What I am enquiring about is the actual Teachers. Are the teachers mainly from PNG or are they International? I have ...
My wife has asked around but we we don't know anybody who has older children here. She did suggest however you go to Facebook and join the POM Parents Group as there are many parents on that page and they may be able to better answer your ... Read More
POMIS by lurch111
I am considering a position in Port Morseby and am enquiring about POMIS. I have read the website am happy with what is advertised. What I am enquiring about is the actual Teachers. Are the teachers mainly from PNG or are they International? I have ...
I don't know of any but my wife is heavily involved with the parents up here so I have asked to see if someone knows of someone who can offer some insight. I do agree it is an amazing experience that you want them to have, but if it was my kids ... Read More
POMIS by lurch111
I am considering a position in Port Morseby and am enquiring about POMIS. I have read the website am happy with what is advertised. What I am enquiring about is the actual Teachers. Are the teachers mainly from PNG or are they International? I have ...
Hi Wayne, Generally high school students (expat) seem to attend boarding school elsewhere. My understanding is that the high school here is not of the same standard that is given in Australia, also the lifestyle for kids that age is probably not ... Read More
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Papua New Guinea in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Papua New Guinea you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Papua New ...
Hi johnsanley, Rent in Port Moresby is quite expensive. Other towns vary depending on location/quality and such. In Pom you would expect to pay around K20,000 - K30,000 a month for a quite nice 2-3 bedroom apartment in a complex with pool, car ... Read More
Seeking advice/feedback on primary schools by LK1
Hello, I would appreciate hearing from anyone on their thoughts/reviews of the international primary schools in POM - specifically, class sizes, approach to discipline, learning style, and comparison with Australian school standards (private and ...
The waiting list can be quite high at times. I have my youngest girl on the waiting list for next year already, apparently there is quite a few children on there. However with the large movement of people up here places do change regularly. We were ... Read More
Seeking advice/feedback on primary schools by LK1
Hello, I would appreciate hearing from anyone on their thoughts/reviews of the international primary schools in POM - specifically, class sizes, approach to discipline, learning style, and comparison with Australian school standards (private and ...
My children go to the Early Learning Centre which is part of the Ela Murray International School here. I can say that the standard at ELC is very high, must be at least a 4 to 1 ratio of children to teachers. Everyone I have spoken to about either ... Read More
Living in PNG for young people and by Jololo
Hi all, I have received an employment offer in Port Moresby of around 60k USD + company provided accommodation, health & medical insurance, car allowance/pool car, relocation allowance etc (this is net salary). Also there will be some security ...
Salary is a hard question, depends on your style of living. You could spend a lot of money if you ate out every night, went to the pubs/clubs a lot etc. There is a great social life here for expats, and there are many other young people here. ... Read More
PNG Driver's License Query
You should speak directly to Motor Vehicles Insurance Limited (MVIL) who issues all PNG licences. www . mvil . com . pg Read More
Got some questions
Google maps will show you how far away from each other they are. You can possibly get a boat from Lae to Rabual but as Stumpy said, the main travel is done via flying. Read More
Internet connectivity in Port Moresby? by sobhan06
Hi guys, Is there an unlimited internet connectivity in Port Moresby? If so, speed and cost pls.
Have you ever seen PNG? It has some of the most mountainous terrain around, that combined with the land owner issues, lack of any real infrastructure, constant problems means that fibre is impossible in most places. You also need to understand that ... Read More
Young gay couple possibly moving to PNG from Australia by aus_designer
Hey Guys, My partner and I are possibly looking top move to PNG shortly depending on him getting the job he's going for. He's in Marketing and I'm a graphic Designer. We'd be living in an expat community and wondering if it is safe ...
Hey aus_designer, There is a very large expat community, with the majority being as friendly and welcoming as you would expect. I do know a gay couple who are based in Port Moresby (is that where you are looking?). They have been here about 2 years ... Read More
your help is needed ! any place to play games in Port Moresby?
They have another type of membership called "country" membership I think. Designed for people like yourself who don't live here full time but wish to visit other than as a guest. Read More
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Papua New Guinea in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Papua New Guinea you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Papua New ...
Family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 young children living in Port Moresby > Accommodation - can be very expensive. My work pays for my accommodation but I believe the cost is around K4,500 a week. > Public Transportation Fares (bus) - I have never ... Read More
Expatriate as a Finance Manager by langmansilver
Hi all expats. Just wanted your opinion on the following offer that I am getting from port moresby. I am to join as a finance manager with a net of AUD$70k + accomodation+car+telephone exp+electricity expenses + return air fares to sydney and 2 ...
There is a lot of questions you should be asking yourself really, the offer is only relative to your circumstances. If you currently make $40k a year and pay for everything yourself than financially that's probably a great offer, if you can make ... Read More
Land of the Unexpected
Great post, what with all the general "questions" that seem to be posted its great to hear some positive feedback from members who have been living and working and making the most of this amazing country. Read More
Job offer in PNG by archaos32
hi to all Filipinos... I have a job offer in PNG and since I have a doubt with regards to some safety issues of expats can you pls help me by telling your experienced to PNG. Some questions and queries ar the following; 1. How safe is PNG ...
I'm not Filipino but I work with a few guys who have Filipino wives. They always seem to be getting together in POM with others for social events so I imagine there is plenty to do within that group. There are many Filipinos here and the safety ... Read More
Internet connectivity in Port Moresby? by sobhan06
Hi guys, Is there an unlimited internet connectivity in Port Moresby? If so, speed and cost pls.
There is VSAT but it can be very expensive, K2000 a month. Digicel have the cheapest mobile internet plans currently, check there webpage here: digicelpng.com/en/plans/digiflex/prepaid-data-rates The other main mobile competitor is Bemobile, you ... Read More
New members of the Papua New Guinea forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Papua New Guinea forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
Hi Hasssn, I don't live in Moresby, but I am moving there in about 2 weeks for work. I have visited however, prior to accepting my new role and I can answer a few of your questions based on my experience when I visited. 1) Are there super stores n ... Read More
New members of the Papua New Guinea forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Papua New Guinea forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
Thanks Steve, I look forward to meeting you sometime. :D Read More
New members of the Papua New Guinea forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Papua New Guinea forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
Hi all, Just accepted a 3yr term in Port Moresby, so will be moving over later this year and bringing my wife and 2 young daughters over early next year. Fairly excited, I have travelled and worked overseas, but nothing like PNG. We visited POM ... Read More