Cost of living in Porirua is 31% higher than in Ngerulmud (without rent).
Rent in Porirua is 84% more expensive than in Ngerulmud.
Cost of living including rent in Porirua is 58% higher than in Ngerulmud.
Food in Porirua is 30% more expensive than in Ngerulmud.
Transport in Porirua is 108% more expensive than in Ngerulmud.
| Porirua | Ngerulmud | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Porirua | Ngerulmud | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.8 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.2 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.44 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.74 $ | 7 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.57 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.65 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.94 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.18 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.63 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.49 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.1 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 23.9 $ | 8.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.16 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 96.9 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.1 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.2 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.89 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.16 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ | 1.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.5 $ | 81.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
128 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58 $ | 119 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 867 $ | 362 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,046 $ | 799 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,235 $ | 484 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,324 $ | 1,093 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,738 $ | 1,346 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,391 $ | 1,008 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,190 $ | 574 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.73 % | 14.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.3 $ | 70.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.2 $ | 124 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.4 $ | 54.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 826 $ | 250 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,444 $ | 5,981 $ |