In Palmerston North, New Zealand, a single person typically needs around $1318 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3411 monthly.
Overall living costs in Palmerston North are 20% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Palmerston North is 51% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Palmerston North is, on average, 77% lower than in New York City.
Palmerston North 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.
The high cost of living is primarily influenced by food and transport prices, which contribute to the overall expense. Rent and utilities also play a significant role in driving up costs.
Yes, food prices are 46% higher than the European benchmark, making it a significant expense for residents.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 13% lower than the European benchmark, which can help mitigate overall living costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.9 $ |
| Dinner | 75.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.64 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.07 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.24 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.94 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 21.5 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.21 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 31.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 35.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.98 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.92 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 56 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 85 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 53.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 452 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 988 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 707 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,613 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,949 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,652 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,761 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.67% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 11.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 815 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,472 $ |