Cost of living in Lower Hutt is very similar to Manukau (without rent).
Rent in Lower Hutt is 6% cheaper than in Manukau.
Cost of living including rent in Lower Hutt is 4% lower than in Manukau.
Food in Lower Hutt is 8% more expensive than in Manukau.
Transport in Lower Hutt is 45% cheaper than in Manukau.
| Lower Hutt | Manukau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lower Hutt | Manukau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.8 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.9 $ | 82.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.8 $ | 9.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.59 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.65 $ | 2.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.13 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 8.15 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.76 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 9.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.54 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 23.2 $ | 22.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.83 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.1 $ | 102 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 13.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.2 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.1 $ | 11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.91 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.2 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.65 $ | 2.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 81.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.8 $ | 56.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 805 $ | 987 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,311 $ | 1,905 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,353 $ | 1,139 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,611 $ | 1,698 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,365 $ | 7,685 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,676 $ | 6,440 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,652 $ | 3,356 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.96 % | 6.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.2 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 18.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 96.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.2 $ | 65.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 818 $ | 651 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,162 $ | 10,236 $ |