Annie Sophia
Fijian expat in Papua New Guinea
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About me
Fijian
Lives in Lae
Speaks English
Registration: 24 June 2014
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Living costs in Lae by Jaco Immelman
I am offered a job in Lae and would like to know how much the day to day living will cost for me and my wife per month. The following is included in my package. Secured housing, company vehicle, medical, cellphone. We need to pay our electricity, ...
Didn't realise this post by Jaco was 4 years old!! Hope it helps someone else with a similar question! Read More
Living costs in Lae by Jaco Immelman
I am offered a job in Lae and would like to know how much the day to day living will cost for me and my wife per month. The following is included in my package. Secured housing, company vehicle, medical, cellphone. We need to pay our electricity, ...
Hello Jaco :) My husband and I have been living in Lae about 5 years now. Lae City, in my opinion, is a great place to live. Garbage removal is about K60 every 3 months although they are known to be inconsistent with rubbish collection. You will ... Read More
How about the 2017 security issues of expats there in Lae? by monermoscoso
How about the 2017 security issues of expats there in Lae? Please add inputs.Thanks!
Monermoscoso, you are most welcome. I am grateful to be of help. A friend of mine and a fellow expat is also a salesman and he travels along the highway to the Highlands region often and there isn't any issues because as you build your ... Read More
How about the 2017 security issues of expats there in Lae? by monermoscoso
How about the 2017 security issues of expats there in Lae? Please add inputs.Thanks!
Hi! Lately, there haven't been any major security issues because the Police have been performing above and beyond expectations and they have been aggressively shutting criminal activity down as soon as they pop up. There are cases where tribal ... Read More
I applied for a teaching post at PNG University of Technology by SitiOthman
Hi I am Siti from Malaysia. I applied for a teaching post at PNG University of Technology (in Lea) and 2 days back I received an email saying I am shortlisted for an online interview. I posted about this interview on facebook and received ...
Hello Siti, I do not want to discourage you although I will tell you a bit about what I know from a friend who works at Unitech as well as from local News stories. For the record, Lae is a beautiful place and I have lived here long enough to love ... Read More
Cost of living in Papua New Guinea - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Papua New Guinea, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and my husband and I live in Lae. These are my answers to the questions listed. > How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Papua New Guinea? - A standard 3 bedroom, fully furnished apartment with 1 master ... Read More
Best cities to live in Papua New Guinea by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Papua New Guinea. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Hi Julien I currently reside in Lae. In my opinion, Lae is the best place to settle down in especially if you have a family. I would say that the quality of life is very good in Lae. I am basing my opinion purely on the financial aspect. I have ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Papua New Guinea by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Papua New Guinea? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Hi Priscilla My name is Elizabeth and I live in Lae. The second largest city in PNG. I think the most difficult part to adjust to for me was the restrictions. It is company policy that you stay within the safe zones so there is restriction to your ... Read More
Introducing myself - any good gym or boot camp in Lae? how is life? by seanb100
Hi all, I should be in Lae by the end of April / early March, just wondering what kind of things there are to do in Lae? Is there a good gym & or boot camp? What kind of expat life is there? Thanks Sean
Hello Sean, Lae is very laid back. There is a gym facility here and you can either become a member or pay a fee for every time you do choose to use the facilities. There is also an aquatic center in the same location as the gym. Opposite the gym ... Read More
need advice plz by dwaika
Hi I need some advise....my friend and i got a job offer in LAE, we both have reasonable stable jobs here in South Africa, we both female. so from reading all the blogs and about the country, i was not sure what to make out the security and safety ...
My husband and I live in Lae. It is his 2nd year here and I, my first. We haven't faced any life threatening scenarios in all the time we've been here. We live in a safe, gated housing facility with 24/7 security. The major shopping ... Read More