Cost of living in Rotorua

In Rotorua, New Zealand, a single person typically needs around $1274 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2958 monthly.

How expensive is Rotorua compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Rotorua are 16% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Rotorua compare to your city?

Rotorua is 56% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Rotorua is, on average, 75% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Rotorua?

Who is Rotorua a good fit for?

Rotorua is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Rotorua so expensive?

The high costs in Rotorua are primarily influenced by rent and utilities, which are significantly above average. This can make it challenging for those on a budget.

Is food expensive in Rotorua?

Yes, food costs in Rotorua are 25% higher compared to the European benchmark. This can impact overall monthly expenses.

Is public transport affordable in Rotorua?

Public transport costs in Rotorua are 0% lower than the European benchmark. This means transport is relatively comparable to other cities.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1274 $
Without Rent
625 $
Rent & Utilities
649 $
Food
465 $
Transport
61 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3510 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
58.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.8 $
Dinner 63.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.82 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.38 $
Capuccino 3.08 $
Coke, 330ml 2.38 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.02 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.93 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.49 $
Eggs, 12 pack 6.32 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.13 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.78 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.2 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.57 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.26 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.88 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.52 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.66 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.96 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.48 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.76 $
Cigarette pack 21.4 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.77 $
Monthly Pass 66.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.75 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 33.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.36 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.14 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.83 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 56 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 85 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 507 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 646 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 677 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,391 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,955 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,711 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,51 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.70%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 35.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.5 $
Haircut 9.65 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 87.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 61.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,062 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,555 $

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Rotorua vs Majuro (Majuro is 20% more expensive) Rotorua vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 19% more expensive)
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Rotorua vs Honiara (Honiara is 15% more expensive) Rotorua vs Auki (Auki is 15% more expensive)
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Rotorua vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 8% less expensive) Rotorua vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 8% less expensive)
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Rotorua vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 24% less expensive) Rotorua vs Mua (Mua is 25% less expensive)
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Rotorua vs Suva (Suva is 28% less expensive) Rotorua vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 30% less expensive) Rotorua vs Nadi (Nadi is 29% less expensive) Rotorua vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 53% less expensive)
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Rotorua vs Manase (Manase is 48% less expensive) Rotorua vs Apia (Apia is 48% less expensive)
Nauru
Rotorua vs Yaren (Yaren is 51% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Rotorua vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 53% less expensive) Rotorua vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 53% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Rotorua vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 56% less expensive) Rotorua vs Lae (Lae is 58% less expensive)
Kiribati
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