Cost of living in Lower Hutt is very similar to Ipswich (without rent).
Rent in Lower Hutt is very similar to Ipswich.
Cost of living including rent in Lower Hutt is very similar to Ipswich.
Food in Lower Hutt is 6% more expensive than in Ipswich.
Transport in Lower Hutt is 36% cheaper than in Ipswich.
| Lower Hutt | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lower Hutt | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.8 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.9 $ | 76.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.8 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.59 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.65 $ | 2.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.13 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 8.15 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.76 $ | 9.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 8.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.54 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 23.2 $ | 27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.83 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.1 $ | 111 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 14.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.2 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.1 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.91 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.2 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.65 $ | 3.14 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.8 $ | 54.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 805 $ | 925 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,311 $ | 1,380 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,353 $ | 912 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,611 $ | 1,377 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,365 $ | 7,448 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,676 $ | 5,057 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,652 $ | 3,911 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.96 % | 5.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.2 $ | 51 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 18.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.2 $ | 73.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 818 $ | 1,545 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,162 $ | 10,514 $ |