Cost of living in Paraparaumu is 21% lower than in Adelaide (without rent).
Rent in Paraparaumu is 24% cheaper than in Adelaide.
Cost of living including rent in Paraparaumu is 23% lower than in Adelaide.
Food in Paraparaumu is 10% cheaper than in Adelaide.
Transport in Paraparaumu is 60% cheaper than in Adelaide.
| Paraparaumu | Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paraparaumu | Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.8 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.3 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.31 $ | 9.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.13 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.45 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.54 $ | 2.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.1 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.67 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 9.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.7 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.32 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 23 $ | 25.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.76 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 86.3 $ | 79.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.8 $ | 18.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.6 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.54 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.05 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.68 $ | 3.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.5 $ | 182 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 283 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.8 $ | 54.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 791 $ | 994 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,263 $ | 1,617 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,099 $ | 1,399 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,990 $ | 2,312 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,537 $ | 6,896 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,544 $ | 4,181 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,124 $ | 3,574 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.82 % | 6.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.6 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Haircut | 16.5 $ | 16.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.7 $ | 85.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 753 $ | 1,344 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,039 $ | 11,389 $ |