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Samarai
City in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Overview
Samarai is a small, historic island town in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, known for its colonial-era buildings and picturesque harbor. While it was once a major trading post, today it offers a serene atmosphere with beautiful scenery and a warm local community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Papua New Guinea
Province
Milne Bay
Population
1,638
Time Zone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-10.61°, 150.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$780
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$150
Cashless
10
English
35
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
21.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2033 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DOI
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 52/100.
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