Cost of living in Pukekohe is 11% lower than in Tauranga (without rent).
Rent in Pukekohe is 8% cheaper than in Tauranga.
Cost of living including rent in Pukekohe is 9% lower than in Tauranga.
Food in Pukekohe is 16% cheaper than in Tauranga.
Transport in Pukekohe is 14% more expensive than in Tauranga.
| Pukekohe | Tauranga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pukekohe | Tauranga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.41 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.9 $ | 54 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.69 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.1 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.53 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.96 $ | 2.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.25 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.27 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.25 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.51 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 21.1 $ | 21.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.44 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 98.5 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.67 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.5 $ | 13.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.8 $ | 29.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.2 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.55 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.5 $ | 82.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.3 $ | 49.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 900 $ | 979 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 377 $ | 1,482 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,052 $ | 1,132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 443 $ | 1,691 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,731 $ | 5,368 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,575 $ | 2,523 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,364 $ | 3,431 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.78 % | 6.78 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 45.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.43 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Haircut | 17.1 $ | 15.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.6 $ | 98.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.3 $ | 63.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 640 $ | 642 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,148 $ | 10,049 $ |