Cost of living in Hastings

In Hastings, New Zealand, living costs about $1205 per month for one person and $3121 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Hastings compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Hastings are 9% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Hastings compare to your city?

Hastings is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Hastings is, on average, 80% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Hastings?

Who is Hastings a good fit for?

Hastings is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Hastings so expensive?

The cost of living in Hastings is influenced by the higher expenses associated with food and transport. These factors contribute significantly to the overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Hastings?

Yes, food costs in Hastings are 37% higher than the European benchmark. This increase can impact overall monthly expenses.

Is public transport affordable in Hastings?

Public transport costs are 13% higher than the European benchmark. This can affect budgeting for daily commuting.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1205 $
Without Rent
682 $
Rent & Utilities
523 $
Food
509 $
Transport
69 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2173 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
49.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.8 $
Dinner 81.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.93 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.35 $
Capuccino 3.62 $
Coke, 330ml 1.91 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.9 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.71 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.12 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.9 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.26 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.52 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.54 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.2 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.29 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.2 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.07 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.95 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.72 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.33 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.15 $
Cigarette pack 22.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.15 $
Monthly Pass 63.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.75 $
Taxi, 8 km 21 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 26.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.11 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.93 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.89 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.28 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 64 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 98 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 53 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 396 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 742 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 444 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,377 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,933 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,092 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,173 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.77%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.5 $
Haircut 11.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 98.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 66.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 278 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 19,128 $

Compare Hastings with other top cities

Australia
Hastings vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 99% more expensive) Hastings vs Sydney (Sydney is 132% more expensive) Hastings vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 107% more expensive) Hastings vs Perth (Perth is 95% more expensive) Hastings vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 86% more expensive) Hastings vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 91% more expensive) Hastings vs Canberra (Canberra is 99% more expensive) Hastings vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 44% more expensive) Hastings vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 27% more expensive) Hastings vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 56% more expensive)
New Zealand
Hastings vs Auckland (Auckland is 83% more expensive) Hastings vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 64% more expensive) Hastings vs Manukau (Manukau is 61% more expensive) Hastings vs Wellington (Wellington is 85% more expensive) Hastings vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 39% more expensive) Hastings vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 49% more expensive) Hastings vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 21% more expensive) Hastings vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 55% more expensive) Hastings vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 9% more expensive) Hastings vs Napier (Napier is 16% more expensive)
Marshall Islands
Hastings vs Majuro (Majuro is 26% more expensive) Hastings vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 26% more expensive)
Solomon Islands
Hastings vs Honiara (Honiara is 21% more expensive) Hastings vs Auki (Auki is 21% more expensive)
Palau
Hastings vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 3% less expensive) Hastings vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 3% less expensive)
Tonga
Hastings vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 20% less expensive) Hastings vs Mua (Mua is 20% less expensive)
Fiji
Hastings vs Suva (Suva is 24% less expensive) Hastings vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 25% less expensive) Hastings vs Nadi (Nadi is 25% less expensive) Hastings vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 50% less expensive)
Samoa
Hastings vs Manase (Manase is 45% less expensive) Hastings vs Apia (Apia is 45% less expensive)
Nauru
Hastings vs Yaren (Yaren is 48% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Hastings vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 51% less expensive) Hastings vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 51% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Hastings vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 54% less expensive) Hastings vs Lae (Lae is 55% less expensive)
Kiribati
Hastings vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 57% less expensive) Hastings vs London (London is 57% less expensive)