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Canggu vs Port Moresby — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Indonesia
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
very affordable
Papua New Guinea
Cost of Living (US=100)
29
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Port Moresby edges out Canggu on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 29 vs 32.2 (US=100; very affordable vs very affordable). Canggu scores higher on safety (70/100), and Canggu wins on internet at ~60 Mbps. Overall, Canggu takes the Nomad Score crown with 85/100 — best for remote workers.

Metric
Canggu
Port Moresby
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$950
US$800
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$650
US$520
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
29
Safety Score
70/100
60/100
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
15 Mbps
Nomad Score
85/100
52/100
Healthcare Score
60/100
35/100
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Canggu is better for…
Remote workers
See the Indonesia country profile
Port Moresby is better for…
Remote workers
See the Papua New Guinea country profile

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