In Lower Hutt, New Zealand, living costs about $1866 per month for one person and $4229 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Lower Hutt is 69% more expensive overall.
Lower Hutt is 45% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Lower Hutt is, on average, 59% lower than in New York City.
Lower Hutt 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.
The high cost of living in Lower Hutt is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly exceed average prices. This makes it difficult for those on lower incomes to find affordable housing.
Food prices in Lower Hutt are 57% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall high cost of living. Residents should budget accordingly for grocery expenses.
Public transport costs are 8% higher than the European benchmark, making it a relatively minor factor in the overall expense. However, it may still impact those relying on it for daily commutes.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.8 $ |
| Dinner | 75.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.65 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 8.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.22 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 23.2 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.83 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 63.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 34.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.1 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.65 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 113 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 172 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 57.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 805 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,311 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,353 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,611 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,365 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,676 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,652 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.96% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 818 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,162 $ |