Cost of living in Nelson is 3% higher than in Napier (without rent).
Rent in Nelson is 31% more expensive than in Napier.
Cost of living including rent in Nelson is 17% higher than in Napier.
Food in Nelson is 3% more expensive than in Napier.
Transport in Nelson is 6% cheaper than in Napier.
| Nelson | Napier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nelson | Napier | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.9 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.4 $ | 82.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.51 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.28 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.4 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.69 $ | 2.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.69 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.79 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.02 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.1 $ | 20 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.51 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.6 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.72 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.3 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.4 $ | 24 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.89 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.38 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.05 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.67 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 112 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
171 $ | 172 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.2 $ | 51.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 695 $ | 477 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,351 $ | 1,153 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 916 $ | 727 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,576 $ | 1,561 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,179 $ | 2,812 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,588 $ | 2,217 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,365 $ | 3,881 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.85 % | 6.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.9 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Haircut | 15.7 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.9 $ | 79.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 383 $ | 793 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,581 $ | 13,334 $ |