Waitakere, New Zealand is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1848 for one person and $4014 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Waitakere is 68% more expensive overall.
Waitakere is 51% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Waitakere is, on average, 56% lower than in New York City.
Waitakere 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.
The primary driver of high costs in Waitakere is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Yes, food costs are 35% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.
Public transport is 22% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.2 $ |
| Dinner | 63.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.63 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.09 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 22.8 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.58 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 114 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 39 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 81 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 123 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 57.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 983 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,617 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,137 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,020 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,66 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,553 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,429 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.85% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ |
| Haircut | 18.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 64 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,045 $ |