Cost of living in Upper Hutt

In Upper Hutt, New Zealand, a single person typically needs around $1784 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3933 monthly.

How expensive is Upper Hutt compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Upper Hutt is 62% more expensive overall.

How does Upper Hutt compare to your city?

Upper Hutt is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Upper Hutt is, on average, 60% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Upper Hutt?

Who is Upper Hutt a good fit for?

Upper Hutt tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Upper Hutt so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Upper Hutt is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. These factors contribute to the overall high cost of living in the area.

Is food expensive in Upper Hutt?

Yes, food costs are 51% higher than the European benchmark, making it a notable expense for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Upper Hutt?

Public transport is 19% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect overall commuting costs for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1784 $
Without Rent
747 $
Rent & Utilities
1037 $
Food
561 $
Transport
72 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3280 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
44.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16 $
Dinner 75.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.53 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.73 $
Capuccino 3.54 $
Coke, 330ml 2.65 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.93 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.26 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.06 $
Eggs, 12 pack 7.25 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.48 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.8 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.5 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.34 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.1 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.22 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.04 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.67 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.36 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.55 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.11 $
Cigarette pack 21.5 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.77 $
Monthly Pass 82.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.79 $
Taxi, 8 km 19 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 33.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.8 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.82 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.14 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.68 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 75 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 117 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 53.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 832 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,285 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,211 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,278 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,468 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,165 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,28 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.79%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 41.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.6 $
Haircut 17.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 92.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 61.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 814 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,561 $

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Upper Hutt vs Yaren (Yaren is 65% less expensive)
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Upper Hutt vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 67% less expensive) Upper Hutt vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 67% less expensive)
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