Cost of living in Wanaka is 64% higher than in Manase (without rent).
Rent in Wanaka is 394% more expensive than in Manase.
Cost of living including rent in Wanaka is 190% higher than in Manase.
Food in Wanaka is 52% more expensive than in Manase.
Transport in Wanaka is 181% more expensive than in Manase.
| Wanaka | Manase | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wanaka | Manase | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.4 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 63.1 $ | 74.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.6 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.33 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.62 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.49 $ | 2.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.15 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.1 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.63 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.38 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.52 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.87 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.3 $ | 2.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.9 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 88.5 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.76 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.5 $ | 7.64 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.2 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.23 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.09 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.13 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.78 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.4 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.7 $ | 64.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.6 $ | 25.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,088 $ | 170 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,839 $ | 1,734 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,303 $ | 241 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,079 $ | 480 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,510 $ | 1,406 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,910 $ | 883 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,013 $ | 433 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.11 % | 11.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.56 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Haircut | 15.5 $ | 4.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.1 $ | 69.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.5 $ | 46.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 615 $ | 150 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,362 $ | 4,411 $ |