Cost of living in Taupo

In Taupo, New Zealand, a family of four typically needs around $4023 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1569 monthly.

How expensive is Taupo compared to other cities?

Taupo is 42% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Taupo compare to your city?

Taupo is 13% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Taupo is, on average, 41% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Taupo?

Who is Taupo a good fit for?

Taupo 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 Taupo so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Taupo?

Yes, food prices in Taupo are 55% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Taupo?

Public transport costs are 13% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1569 $
Without Rent
767 $
Rent & Utilities
803 $
Food
578 $
Transport
68 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3258 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
25.4K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15.8 $
Dinner 82.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.53 $
Capuccino 3.57 $
Coke, 330ml 2.32 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.88 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.18 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.05 $
Eggs, 12 pack 7.25 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.4 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.06 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.3 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.13 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.52 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.37 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.99 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.93 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.19 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.43 $
Cigarette pack 25.4 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.12 $
Monthly Pass 69.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.86 $
Taxi, 8 km 20.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 31.8 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.2 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.12 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.01 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.64 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 88 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 137 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 569 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,332 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,035 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,595 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,545 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,726 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,258 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.85%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 38.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.6 $
Haircut 12.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 105 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 77.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 974 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,208 $

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Australia
Taupo vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 53% more expensive) Taupo vs Sydney (Sydney is 79% more expensive) Taupo vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 59% more expensive) Taupo vs Perth (Perth is 49% more expensive) Taupo vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 43% more expensive) Taupo vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 47% more expensive) Taupo vs Canberra (Canberra is 53% more expensive) Taupo vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 10% more expensive) Taupo vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 2% less expensive) Taupo vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 20% more expensive)
New Zealand
Taupo vs Auckland (Auckland is 41% more expensive) Taupo vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 26% more expensive) Taupo vs Manukau (Manukau is 24% more expensive) Taupo vs Wellington (Wellington is 42% more expensive) Taupo vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 7% more expensive) Taupo vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 14% more expensive) Taupo vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 7% less expensive) Taupo vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 19% more expensive) Taupo vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 16% less expensive) Taupo vs Napier (Napier is 11% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Taupo vs Majuro (Majuro is 3% less expensive) Taupo vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 3% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Taupo vs Honiara (Honiara is 7% less expensive) Taupo vs Auki (Auki is 7% less expensive)
Palau
Taupo vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 26% less expensive) Taupo vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 25% less expensive)
Tonga
Taupo vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 39% less expensive) Taupo vs Mua (Mua is 39% less expensive)
Fiji
Taupo vs Suva (Suva is 41% less expensive) Taupo vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 43% less expensive) Taupo vs Nadi (Nadi is 43% less expensive) Taupo vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 62% less expensive)
Samoa
Taupo vs Manase (Manase is 58% less expensive) Taupo vs Apia (Apia is 58% less expensive)
Nauru
Taupo vs Yaren (Yaren is 60% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Taupo vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 62% less expensive) Taupo vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 62% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Taupo vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 64% less expensive) Taupo vs Lae (Lae is 66% less expensive)
Kiribati
Taupo vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 67% less expensive) Taupo vs London (London is 67% less expensive)