Cost of living in Tauranga

Tauranga, New Zealand is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1791 for one person and $3706 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Tauranga compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Tauranga are 63% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Tauranga compare to your city?

Tauranga is 55% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Tauranga is, on average, 56% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Tauranga?

Who is Tauranga a good fit for?

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

FAQ

Why is Tauranga so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Tauranga is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. This financial burden impacts overall living expenses considerably.

Is food expensive in Tauranga?

Yes, food costs are 28% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living in the city.

Is public transport affordable in Tauranga?

Public transport in Tauranga is relatively affordable, being 2% lower than the European benchmark. This offers some relief in the overall cost of living.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1791 $
Without Rent
650 $
Rent & Utilities
1142 $
Food
478 $
Transport
60 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3431 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
151.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.5 $
Dinner 54 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.73 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.12 $
Capuccino 3.48 $
Coke, 330ml 2.06 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.46 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.86 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.5 $
Eggs, 12 pack 6.44 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.28 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.44 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.73 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.31 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.46 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.69 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.07 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.49 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.92 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.13 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.74 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.3 $
Cigarette pack 21.8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.85 $
Monthly Pass 65.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.63 $
Taxi, 8 km 13.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 29.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.3 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.86 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.17 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.54 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 82 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 124 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 49.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 979 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,482 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,132 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,691 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,368 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,523 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,431 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.78%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 45.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.2 $
Haircut 15.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 98.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 63.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 642 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,049 $

Compare Tauranga with other top cities

Australia
Tauranga vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 34% more expensive) Tauranga vs Sydney (Sydney is 56% more expensive) Tauranga vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 39% more expensive) Tauranga vs Perth (Perth is 31% more expensive) Tauranga vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 25% more expensive) Tauranga vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 28% more expensive) Tauranga vs Canberra (Canberra is 34% more expensive) Tauranga vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 3% less expensive) Tauranga vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 14% less expensive) Tauranga vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 5% more expensive)
New Zealand
Tauranga vs Auckland (Auckland is 23% more expensive) Tauranga vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 11% more expensive) Tauranga vs Manukau (Manukau is 8% more expensive) Tauranga vs Wellington (Wellington is 25% more expensive) Tauranga vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 7% less expensive) Tauranga vs Tauranga (Tauranga has similar costs) Tauranga vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 18% less expensive) Tauranga vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 4% more expensive) Tauranga vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 26% less expensive) Tauranga vs Napier (Napier is 22% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Tauranga vs Majuro (Majuro is 15% less expensive) Tauranga vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 15% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Tauranga vs Honiara (Honiara is 19% less expensive) Tauranga vs Auki (Auki is 18% less expensive)
Palau
Tauranga vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 35% less expensive) Tauranga vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 35% less expensive)
Tonga
Tauranga vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 46% less expensive) Tauranga vs Mua (Mua is 46% less expensive)
Fiji
Tauranga vs Suva (Suva is 49% less expensive) Tauranga vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 50% less expensive) Tauranga vs Nadi (Nadi is 50% less expensive) Tauranga vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 66% less expensive)
Samoa
Tauranga vs Manase (Manase is 63% less expensive) Tauranga vs Apia (Apia is 63% less expensive)
Nauru
Tauranga vs Yaren (Yaren is 65% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Tauranga vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 67% less expensive) Tauranga vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 67% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Tauranga vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 69% less expensive) Tauranga vs Lae (Lae is 70% less expensive)
Kiribati
Tauranga vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 71% less expensive) Tauranga vs London (London is 71% less expensive)