Sobhan Babu
@sobhan06
Indian expat in Papua New Guinea
Forum posts
20
Contacts
27
About me
Indian
Lives in Port Moresby, National Capital
Speaks English, Tamil, Hindi
Registration: 25 October 2014
Cost of living by DrShweta
Hii... I got an offer of 75000 kina PA. After deduction of tax.. Accommodation and vehicle will be provided by the company... Please let me know about cost of living there...
Hi Stumpy, From where you got this figure 13,000Kina for Port Moresby? Number says average salary required K2300 approximately. @Shweta: Are you coming here alone as a bachelor ? What's your designation? How much do you want to take home ... Read More
situation in Papua New Guinea
Hello Mr.Kamalanathan, I am living here for the last 2.5 years and i had not faced any security issues till now. All those negative literature about PNG was written a decade before i believe. Read More
hello folks.....
Hello Tuhin, I am living here for the last 2.5 years and i had not faced any security issues till now. All those negative literature about PNG was written a decade before i believe. Cost of living depends on the contract you are signing and the ... Read More
Settling in Port Moresby, PNG. Is 6500 PNG ok salary?
Hi, If this salary is higher than your net salary of Doha then you should definitely take this job. This is a very calm life when compared to Doha. Your total expenses per month will vary depending upon your lifestyle. Here savings will be more as ... Read More
Gym with squat rack in Port Moresby?
Hi aatuti, DO you have any idea about how much is the fee in these gyms ? Read More
Actual rate of Tax on salary by shaheenbabutv
Hi all, This is Shaheen all the way from India. I got a job offer with a PNG corp as Management consultant . I will be going to stay in Buka. Mostly will be arriving in April. May i know what's the actual rate of tax on salary? As mine is a ...
Hi Shaheen, Thats a good pay. Being an Indian, we know our market and Home country. For foreigners (US, Aussie, UK) this wont be a good pay bcoz their economy is different. For Indians, this is a good maony. Read More
Average cost of living in Kokopo
Hi srinivas, Compared to Port Moresby all other places living cost is lesser. The concept of unlimited intenet is not applicable to individuals as 1 MBps unlimited connection is costing around 2000 Kina in Port Moresby, should be the same there too ... Read More
new job- what to ask as Salary? No idea about Tax & cost of living!
Hi Raksha, Usually tax is about 42%. Your employer should basically give accommodation and car because both are not affordable here. Also, all your electricity bill, water bill should be paid by them. Your total expenses will hit around 750 Kina to ... 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 Aatuti, How much are the fees prevailing right now ? Regards KSB 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.
What in the world is PNG living !! All the asian countries are working at high speed Mbps connection but still in PNG.. Have they laid fiber optics cable for internet ? 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.
Aatuti, That's pretty costlier !! 2000 kina !! i prefer unlimited internet with a speed of 1mbps atleast Read More
Expat - Indians in PNG, who are moving-in or living-in already by cancersobhan06
Hi all, This thread is being created for all Indians who are either moving-in or living-in already in Papua New guinea. Those who are living in PNG please help others who have got job, who are moving-in for other things like tourism, recreational ...
Hi Irfan, How much is your expense per month now ? Is there any unlimited broadband connection at 1MBps available there ? Read More
Internet connectivity in Port Moresby?
Hi guys, Is there an unlimited internet connectivity in Port Moresby? If so, speed and cost pls. Read More
Salaries and lifestyle in PNG (PM) by Qasim1
Hi, I have received an employment offer of around Australian $ 72,000 pa + company provided accommodation (approx 73,000 Australian $ pa) and company provided transport can anyone let me know whether it is a reasonable pay in PNG. Also what will be ...
Hi Uttam, Thanks for the advice. Read More
Salaries and lifestyle in PNG (PM) by Qasim1
Hi, I have received an employment offer of around Australian $ 72,000 pa + company provided accommodation (approx 73,000 Australian $ pa) and company provided transport can anyone let me know whether it is a reasonable pay in PNG. Also what will be ...
Hi Uttam, Pay is like 2000 Kina after taxes, accommodation, car etc. Food expense should be taken care. Work location Port Moresby. Regards Sobhan 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 Uttam, Arevu living in India or PNG? Need your Facebook ID or Mail I'd. Mine is sobhan06 at gmail dot com. Regards K.Sobhan Read More