Cost of living in Pakenham is 23% lower than in Auckland (without rent).
Rent in Pakenham is 14% cheaper than in Auckland.
Cost of living including rent in Pakenham is 18% lower than in Auckland.
Food in Pakenham is 8% cheaper than in Auckland.
Transport in Pakenham is 71% cheaper than in Auckland.
| Pakenham | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pakenham | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70 $ | 73.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.17 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.92 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.94 $ | 2.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.49 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.71 $ | 9.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.93 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.5 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.64 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.2 $ | 25.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.43 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 98.8 $ | 134 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17 $ | 20.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 54.7 $ | 40.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.85 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.32 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.3 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.71 $ | 2.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
158 $ | 134 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.6 $ | 52.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 885 $ | 1,074 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,474 $ | 1,834 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,067 $ | 1,212 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,882 $ | 2,370 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,844 $ | 8,724 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,286 $ | 7,526 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,384 $ | 3,546 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.28 % | 6.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.7 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 21.9 $ | 20 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.7 $ | 82 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,874 $ | 963 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,008 $ | 15,290 $ |