Cost of living in Porirua

In Porirua, New Zealand, a single person typically needs around $1844 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3806 monthly.

How expensive is Porirua compared to other cities?

Porirua is 67% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Porirua compare to your city?

Porirua is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Porirua is, on average, 59% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Porirua?

Who is Porirua a good fit for?

Porirua is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Porirua so expensive?

The high cost of living in Porirua is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Porirua?

Yes, food prices in Porirua are 52% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Porirua?

Public transport costs are 28% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1844 $
Without Rent
762 $
Rent & Utilities
1082 $
Food
566 $
Transport
78 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3190 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
59.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15.8 $
Dinner 76.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.44 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.74 $
Capuccino 3.57 $
Coke, 330ml 2.65 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.94 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.14 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.05 $
Eggs, 12 pack 7.18 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.63 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.84 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.52 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.34 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.11 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.38 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.01 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.66 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.37 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.49 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.1 $
Cigarette pack 23.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.16 $
Monthly Pass 96.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.79 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 34.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.89 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.16 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.64 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 84 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 128 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 58 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 867 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,046 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,235 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,324 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,738 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,391 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,19 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.73%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 44.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.6 $
Haircut 18.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 93.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 69.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 826 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,444 $

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Porirua vs Majuro (Majuro is 17% less expensive) Porirua vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 18% less expensive)
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Porirua vs Yaren (Yaren is 66% less expensive)
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