Cost of living in Waitakere is very similar to Palmerston North (without rent).
Rent in Waitakere is 88% more expensive than in Palmerston North.
Cost of living including rent in Waitakere is 40% higher than in Palmerston North.
Food in Waitakere is 8% cheaper than in Palmerston North.
Transport in Waitakere is 40% more expensive than in Palmerston North.
| Waitakere | Palmerston North | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Waitakere | Palmerston North | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.2 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 63.3 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.64 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.63 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.09 $ | 2.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.23 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.88 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.25 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.45 $ | 9.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 22.8 $ | 21.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.58 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 114 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.74 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.3 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 2.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.9 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 85.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.2 $ | 53.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 983 $ | 452 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,617 $ | 988 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,137 $ | 707 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,020 $ | 1,613 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,660 $ | 2,949 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,553 $ | 2,652 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,429 $ | 2,761 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.85 % | 6.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 18.7 $ | 11.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.1 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.2 $ | 60.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 640 $ | 815 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,045 $ | 6,472 $ |