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New Zealander °µÍø½ûÇø in Papua New Guinea
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Lives in Port Moresby
Registration: 24 June 2011
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Housing in Port Moresby by Wanderering
Hi, Can anyone assist? I'm having real trouble trying to locate the places where °µÍø½ûÇøs usually stay so I can do some more research for a possible move there with my family. Where do they °µÍø½ûÇøs usually rent and what facilities exist within the ...

Hi Dita, Your 8yo would be able to go to TEMIS. (The Ela Murray International School) which takes children up to grade 8, they have a pretty comprehensive website at elamurray.com Apartments are all over the place, in some respects single level ... Read More


Housing in Port Moresby by Wanderering
Hi, Can anyone assist? I'm having real trouble trying to locate the places where °µÍø½ûÇøs usually stay so I can do some more research for a possible move there with my family. Where do they °µÍø½ûÇøs usually rent and what facilities exist within the ...

Hi Dita, No thanks needed :). We really struggled to find good info when doing our move.. Hitron is the main TV provider here, and shows plenty channels. Sadly, we don't get Aussies foxtel incorporated, so a bit lacking in the sports area. There ... Read More


Living in Papua New Guinea by abarkley27
Hi folks, Can anyone with information on living in PNG assist me? I would like to know if it is worth entertianing a job offer there. What is the standard salary for a Communications Engineer. Is it considered a high risk place and would you ...

I have to agree with brad-o-sarus rex, play by the rules and you will be fine. Rapes, Murders and carjackings happen everywhere in the world, and quite often this happens to people here in Pom too. It is important to take things into context ... Read More


Gyms in POM by krishil
Which is the best gym to join in in POM ? Something reasonable in price with good trainers and equipment and safety.

The gym at the Yachty is about K600 per year and the gym at the Aviat is a little less than that. The Aviat also has Squash Courts (2) and a great pool for a cool down. Some compounds (eg: Era Dorina) have a small gym onsite. Read More


Housing in Port Moresby by Wanderering
Hi, Can anyone assist? I'm having real trouble trying to locate the places where °µÍø½ûÇøs usually stay so I can do some more research for a possible move there with my family. Where do they °µÍø½ûÇøs usually rent and what facilities exist within the ...

maijh96 - K6000 per week is PLENTY for a very nice apartment in the town area. Not sure who is taking you around, but if you contact Skerah (through facebook) they can put you onto one of their contacts. Our tri-level executive apartment is well ... Read More


auditor in PNG by theaccountant
Greetings everyone! Im considering a job offer in PNG as an auditor. It offers USD 1,300.00 plus free accomodation, transportation, medical insurance, paid vacation leave and airfare. Is this offer reasonable enough for me? I appreciate for any ...

Hi there, is that per week or per month? Would you be here alone or with family? Read More


Internet ADSL in POM by Henryocho
Hi I just arrived in POM and I would like to know if someone is actually using ADSL from home for personal use. I found an add for ADSL with Hitron, PNG Tel Telikom and Daltron. Are they any good? I am currently using Digicel 3G mobile internet but ...

I am on Ogoa Street above Ela Beach, I have just bought the new 3G router from digicel, and it works quite well. But with the rains on Thursday night - it crawled, but so would the likes of Hitron... Nothing is perfect though :) Read More


JetSki or Motorbikes by Crocket
Are there any used jet skis or dirt bikes for sale in PNG? I'm looking at moving there and would be interested in buying one or both, but have not been able to locate anything so far. Wondering if it is best to bring them in your self? Any help ...

Yes there is some but can be very expensive - k50,000 for a jet ski... If you have a container coming in, I would consider bring your own in it. Read More


Internet ADSL in POM by Henryocho
Hi I just arrived in POM and I would like to know if someone is actually using ADSL from home for personal use. I found an add for ADSL with Hitron, PNG Tel Telikom and Daltron. Are they any good? I am currently using Digicel 3G mobile internet but ...

I use both a dongle and a mifi hotspot on a 4GB postpaid for K449 per month. Digicel have just released a 3G wireless router (that looks like an ADSL router) - was for sale K199 at the Yachty last Wednesday. The mifi will be slower than the dongle ... Read More



plz help by hamizan
Hye everyone...i just wondering is it worth it to work at PNG if the offer u get permonth is around USD3500+accomodation+transportation..?how much i can saving permonth?

Legally, yes - you will have to pay tax on accomodation - but not on the car. Having a pickup/dropoff service for work, doesn't count as vehicle - however it also means you can't get out and about. Port Moresby is not somewhere where you can just ... Read More


plz help by hamizan
Hye everyone...i just wondering is it worth it to work at PNG if the offer u get permonth is around USD3500+accomodation+transportation..?how much i can saving permonth?

That depends on what your lifestyle is like, how much power you will use, how much food you consume, your telephony costs, internet... US$3500 is a good income by local standards, how ever you will be taxed graduated up to 42%, plus you will be ... 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 ...

AUD $73,000 is a lot higher than the locals :) Although if you are getting accommodation provided then your salary will only be needed for the staples (food, power etc) and holidays. Life is very restricted in PNG - suggest you do lots of research ... Read More


Practicality of moving pet dog from NZ to PNG? by Nay82
Hi there! Can anyone comment on how easy or otherwise it is to bring a dog into PNG? Is it common to have pets there? Is °µÍø½ûÇø housing generally suitable for a fairly active 2-year-old collie-X? Any advice will be gratefully received! Thanks, Nay

Nay, have to agree with Wendy - we are in process at the moment, and were considering taking up our dog from NZ. However, I was concerned with the repatriation issues, the heat, and the amount of stray dogs (and associated diseases) that I saw when ... Read More