Rayan332
Pakistani expat in England
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Pakistani
Lives in London, England
Registration: 29 May 2013
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Would like to find out how is the living standard over there? by mango alko
Hi, my name is Annette i am considering a job offer to be based in port morseby, png. Would like to find out how is the living standard over there? Is it safe? living expenses, health concern, etc?
PNG is a developing country and its capital is very much like cities or other developing countries albeit a bit too expensive. Thousands of expats are living there so I reckon this makes it pretty live-able. Health facilities are basic so people who ... Read More
Got some questions by gracie vb
How far is Rabaul and Lae from Port Moresby? Are the living conditions there similar to Port Moresby's? Are there trains going to and from Port Moresby?
POM is more expensive than Lae and Rabaul. You will find more imported stuff here than other cities and road infrastructure is also much better than Lae. Lae is the industrial hub but still lacks infrastructure. Rabaul/Kokopo is a small peaceful ... Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×riate as a Finance Manager by langmansilver
Hi all expats. Just wanted your opinion on the following offer that I am getting from port moresby. I am to join as a finance manager with a net of AUD$70k + accomodation+car+telephone exp+electricity expenses + return air fares to sydney and 2 ...
Hi all expats. Just wanted your opinion on the following offer that I am getting from port moresby. I am to join as a finance manager with a net of AUD$70k + accomodation+car+telephone exp+electricity expenses + return air fares to sydney and 2 ... Read More
Question on job hunting while on visit visa by francesy1021
Hello Everyone. I am currently on a job hunt, contemplating to visit PNG to continue search over there. I have worked in other countries before, and have a good working experience. My question is, do companies over there entertain applicants on ...
Hello Everyone. I am currently on a job hunt, contemplating to visit PNG to continue search over there. I have worked in other countries before, and have a good working experience. My question is, do companies over there entertain applicants on ... Read More
Feeling overwhelmed by PracticAli
Hi All, We arrived in POM on Wed for 12 months for our first ever overseas job. I've brought my husband and 2 kids with us, and I'm feeling completely overwhelmed. My mothering instincts are in overdrive worrying about them. I have to give ...
:). That's completely normal. But of course you'll be extra sensitive being a working mother. Give it a month and once you guys get into the routine and make social contacts, it will start to feel comfortable. Read More
Port Moresby International School vs Ela Murray for Year 7 by PracticAli
Can anyone please provide me with some information on POMIS, particularly for Year 7? Do many Australian children go there? For those that have chosen POMIS over TEMIS, what were your reasons? Sorry for all the questions! :shy
POMIS is for older kids, TEMIS started grade 7 just recently. I think for expats thats the only option for older kids. There's plenty of info on web as well. Read More
HausMeri Questions by PracticAli
Before accepting my offer of employment in Port Moresby, we want to got through the figures to make sure we're not going backwards financially (particularly with having to pay for school fees ourselves). I've been advised that it is ...
Hi Khan, There are a handful of Pakistanis living here with families and young children. It is as safe as it is in Karachi. Keep on the main roads, avoid late night travel and dodgy areas and you are safe. It is very expensive here so I hope your ... Read More
HausMeri Questions by PracticAli
Before accepting my offer of employment in Port Moresby, we want to got through the figures to make sure we're not going backwards financially (particularly with having to pay for school fees ourselves). I've been advised that it is ...
K30 to K50 per day depending on services. K50 will include most of the things like laundry, dusting, mopping, ironing/pressing. Leave pressing out and it can come down to K30. You can define the number of days you need the service for. Read More
Ela Murray vs Boroko/Korobosea International Schools by PracticAli
I've just been offered a position in Port Moresby, and am trying to get some feedback re: schools for my kids (5 & 11yrs). Ela Murray seems to be the most popular, particularly amongst Australian expats. However, I nearly fell over when I ...
Hi, Boroko/Korobosea's infrastructure is below par when compared to Ela Murray. We reviewed both and settled for Ela Murray and been happy with that decision. But if we had to pay from our own pocket then Korobosea might have been the realistic ... Read More
Want to know more about this hospital by jfaye123
hello everyone!I'm considering a job offer in Port Moresby in Pacific International Hospital as a Nutritionist-Dietitian.Any information about the hospital,safety/security, etc.?tnx!
Hi, PIH is the only reasonable hospital here comparatively. Its however far from hospitals in developed countries. Security and working environment should be fine since I have seen a number of expats working there with no issues apparently. Read More
cost of living in port morsby by -hifly-
I got an offer to work in Port Moresby Housing, electricity, Internet, TV, automobiles, gasoline, etc. etc. at the expense of the Company including the woman who cleans the house. Apart salary I receive a budget for food, cigarettes, etc. What do ...
If all that you have mentioned is covered over and above your salary then I dont think you would need much of a Salary to cover other expenses. Apart from drinks, there would be nothing much where you can spend money on. Read More
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KOKOPO IN PNG by SAJISA
can any tell me abt the town kokopo in PNG ? i got a job in Kokopo. what abt the facilities and all thr in kokopo ? Do ant town exist in Kokopo.. what will be the common language/ living cost
Rashmi, Indian spices might be hard to find in Kokopo. Its not a big place. Better of you stuff some in your household shipment. I live in Port Moresby, the capital and can imagine how it would be in Kokopo if things are tough here. Its a peaceful ... Read More
looking for play group for my 3yr old by NDL
Hi, we have just arrived in Port Moresby for my husband's work and will be living here for 2 yrs. we are from Australia. does anyone know of any play group run by expat mums? any info/advices/contact details would be appreciated. thank you in ...
Hi, We haven't landed at POM yet but the extensive search during our look and see visit helped us in deciding about the school. The Ela Murray International School is the best. They have separate campus for 5 below and 5+ kids. Visit their website ... Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Salary by Rayan332
Hi, The help extended by the expat community on this blog is quite remarkable. I am hoping for a similar help. I am in the middle of package negotiations with my employer and need some advice from the fellow expats. I am an engineering ...
Hi Stumpy, Thanks for writing back. Yes it will be on residential basis though they will be providing R&R and home leave tickets (4 per annum). Superannuation is already covered by the home country. I hope COL hasn't changed much over 2 ... Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Salary
Hi, The help extended by the expat community on this blog is quite remarkable. I am hoping for a similar help. I am in the middle of package negotiations with my employer and need some advice from the fellow expats. I am an engineering ... Read More