Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby
#1 Top 5 cities
Port Moresby is the main center for corporate and development workers, with the broadest services in the country, but with a difficult security profile.
Country overview
Population
283Β 733
Year-round temperatures
Day: 29°C aΕΎ 32°C
Night: 23°C aΕΎ 25°C
Climate
Hot tropical savanna climate with a wet season and consistently high temperatures.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
4/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
3/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
2/10
Port Moresby has a high risk of armed robbery, carjacking, assault and sexual violence; secure transport and strict movement precautions are essential.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Port Moresby faces earthquakes, tsunamis, severe storms, flooding, landslides and drought-related water disruption.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
6/10
Internet speed
4/10
Internet stability
4/10
Electricity stability
5/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π¦πΊAustralians
- π¨π³Chinese
- π¬π§British
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +International environment
Cons
- βHigher living costs
- βMixed city reputation
- βLess peaceful lifestyle