Cost of living in Waitakere is 2% lower than in Napier (without rent).
Rent in Waitakere is 67% more expensive than in Napier.
Cost of living including rent in Waitakere is 32% higher than in Napier.
Food in Waitakere is 8% cheaper than in Napier.
Transport in Waitakere is 29% more expensive than in Napier.
| Waitakere | Napier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Waitakere | Napier | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.2 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 63.3 $ | 82.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.64 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.63 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.09 $ | 2.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.23 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.88 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.25 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.45 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 22.8 $ | 20 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.58 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 114 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.74 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39 $ | 24 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.3 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.9 $ | 112 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 172 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.2 $ | 51.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 983 $ | 477 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,617 $ | 1,153 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,137 $ | 727 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,020 $ | 1,561 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,660 $ | 2,812 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,553 $ | 2,217 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,429 $ | 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 | 39.3 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Haircut | 18.7 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.1 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.2 $ | 79.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 640 $ | 793 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,045 $ | 13,334 $ |