Cost of living in New Plymouth

In New Plymouth, New Zealand, a family of four typically needs around $3356 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1447 monthly.

How expensive is New Plymouth compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, New Plymouth is 31% more expensive overall.

How does New Plymouth compare to your city?

New Plymouth is 54% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in New Plymouth is, on average, 70% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in New Plymouth?

Who is New Plymouth a good fit for?

New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth so expensive?

The primary driver of the high cost of living in New Plymouth is rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly budgets.

Is food expensive in New Plymouth?

Yes, food costs are 25% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in New Plymouth?

Public transport is 27% higher than the European benchmark, making it a less economical option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1447 $
Without Rent
653 $
Rent & Utilities
793 $
Food
467 $
Transport
77 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3331 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
57.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.2 $
Dinner 55 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.67 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.58 $
Capuccino 3.42 $
Coke, 330ml 2.07 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.41 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.49 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.51 $
Eggs, 12 pack 6.14 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.42 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.44 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.1 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.48 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.26 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.49 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.97 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.92 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.86 $
Cigarette pack 20.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.88 $
Monthly Pass 63 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.67 $
Taxi, 8 km 28.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 37 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.11 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.03 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.94 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.76 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 88 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 134 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 46.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 644 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,167 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 719 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,118 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,617 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,389 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,331 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.46%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 33.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11 $
Haircut 14.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 91.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 67.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 642 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 9,537 $

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Australia
New Plymouth vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 66% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Sydney (Sydney is 94% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 72% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Perth (Perth is 62% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 55% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 59% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Canberra (Canberra is 65% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 20% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 6% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 30% more expensive)
New Zealand
New Plymouth vs Auckland (Auckland is 52% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 37% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Manukau (Manukau is 34% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Wellington (Wellington is 54% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 15% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 24% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 1% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 29% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 9% less expensive) New Plymouth vs Napier (Napier is 3% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
New Plymouth vs Majuro (Majuro is 5% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 5% more expensive)
Solomon Islands
New Plymouth vs Honiara (Honiara is 1% more expensive) New Plymouth vs Auki (Auki is 1% more expensive)
Palau
New Plymouth vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 19% less expensive) New Plymouth vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 19% less expensive)
Tonga
New Plymouth vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 33% less expensive) New Plymouth vs Mua (Mua is 34% less expensive)
Fiji
New Plymouth vs Suva (Suva is 36% less expensive) New Plymouth vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 38% less expensive) New Plymouth vs Nadi (Nadi is 38% less expensive) New Plymouth vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 58% less expensive)
Samoa
New Plymouth vs Manase (Manase is 54% less expensive) New Plymouth vs Apia (Apia is 54% less expensive)
Nauru
New Plymouth vs Yaren (Yaren is 57% less expensive)
Tuvalu
New Plymouth vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 59% less expensive) New Plymouth vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 59% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
New Plymouth vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 62% less expensive) New Plymouth vs Lae (Lae is 63% less expensive)
Kiribati
New Plymouth vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 64% less expensive) New Plymouth vs London (London is 64% less expensive)