Gisborne, New Zealand is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1654 for one person and $3668 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Gisborne are 50% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Gisborne is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Gisborne is, on average, 63% lower than in New York City.
Gisborne is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high costs in Gisborne are primarily driven by rent & utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Yes, food costs are 34% higher than the European benchmark, making it a notable expense for residents.
Public transport is slightly more expensive, at 3% higher than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.4 $ |
| Dinner | 64 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.08 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.84 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 22.9 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.26 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 83.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 30.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.79 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 81 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 123 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 57.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,393 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 903 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,512 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,156 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,292 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,665 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.76% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 12.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 647 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,146 $ |