Port Moresby
capital of Papua New Guinea
Live & travel in Port Moresby
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Apr 28, 2025
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 32°23°
- Rain
- 95 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
Best months: July and August
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Port Moresby
14 missions from 14 countries
Where to eat in Port Moresby
- Daikoku
- Royal Papua Yacht Club
- Crowne Plaza
- Port Moresby Golf Club
- Seoul House
- Fu Gui
- Lamana Hotel
- Tasty Bite
Hunter St
- Tandoor On The Harbour
Harbour Side complex
- Beachside Brasserie
Ela Beach Road
- Buffalo Burgers
Waigani Road
- Hosi Ramen
Vision City Mega Mall
- Duffy Cafe
Harbour Side complex
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Port Moresby · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Port Moresby?
The travel guide to Port Moresby lists Daikoku, Royal Papua Yacht Club, Crowne Plaza, Port Moresby Golf Club, and Seoul House.
Is Port Moresby safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Papua New Guinea at Level 3. The national intentional-homicide rate is 9.3 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Port Moresby?
Roughly $3,000 per month for a remote worker, based on Papua New Guinea price levels (67% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Port Moresby in November?
In November Port Moresby averages a high of 32°C, a low of 23°C and about 95 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Port Moresby?
14 diplomatic missions, including China (Embassy), France (Embassy), Indonesia (Embassy), Japan (Embassy), Malaysia (Embassy), Philippines (Embassy), and Türkiye (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.