Cost of living in Hibiscus Coast

Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1861 for one person and $4086 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Hibiscus Coast compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Hibiscus Coast is 69% more expensive overall.

How does Hibiscus Coast compare to your city?

Hibiscus Coast is 49% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Hibiscus Coast is, on average, 57% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Hibiscus Coast?

Who is Hibiscus Coast a good fit for?

Hibiscus Coast tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Hibiscus Coast so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Hibiscus Coast is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Hibiscus Coast?

Yes, food costs are 42% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Hibiscus Coast?

Public transport is 30% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1861 $
Without Rent
732 $
Rent & Utilities
1129 $
Food
529 $
Transport
79 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3395 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
59.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.2 $
Dinner 69.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.97 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.74 $
Capuccino 3.51 $
Coke, 330ml 2.15 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.72 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.99 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.78 $
Eggs, 12 pack 7.04 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.46 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.59 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.82 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.31 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.83 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.28 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.1 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.81 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.9 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.7 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.85 $
Cigarette pack 23.8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.52 $
Monthly Pass 112 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.78 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 38.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.29 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.77 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.58 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 81 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 125 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 54.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 963 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,553 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,114 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,897 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 7,313 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 6,208 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,395 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.81%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13 $
Haircut 18.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 102 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 71.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 769 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 12,289 $

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Australia
Hibiscus Coast vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 29% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Sydney (Sydney is 51% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 34% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Perth (Perth is 26% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 21% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 24% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Canberra (Canberra is 29% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 7% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 18% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 1% more expensive)
New Zealand
Hibiscus Coast vs Auckland (Auckland is 18% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 6% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Manukau (Manukau is 4% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Wellington (Wellington is 20% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 10% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 4% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 21% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 0% more expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 29% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Napier (Napier is 25% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Hibiscus Coast vs Majuro (Majuro is 18% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 18% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Hibiscus Coast vs Honiara (Honiara is 22% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Auki (Auki is 21% less expensive)
Palau
Hibiscus Coast vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 37% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 37% less expensive)
Tonga
Hibiscus Coast vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 48% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Mua (Mua is 48% less expensive)
Fiji
Hibiscus Coast vs Suva (Suva is 51% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 52% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Nadi (Nadi is 52% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 68% less expensive)
Samoa
Hibiscus Coast vs Manase (Manase is 64% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Apia (Apia is 64% less expensive)
Nauru
Hibiscus Coast vs Yaren (Yaren is 66% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Hibiscus Coast vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 68% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 68% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Hibiscus Coast vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 70% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs Lae (Lae is 71% less expensive)
Kiribati
Hibiscus Coast vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 72% less expensive) Hibiscus Coast vs London (London is 72% less expensive)