In Whanganui, New Zealand, a family of four typically needs around $3725 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1573 monthly.
Overall living costs in Whanganui are 43% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Whanganui is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Whanganui is, on average, 66% lower than in New York City.
Whanganui 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.
The high cost of living in Whanganui is primarily driven by elevated rent and utility expenses. These costs significantly impact overall affordability.
Yes, food prices in Whanganui are 36% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.
Public transport costs are 18% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for daily commuters.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner | 76.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.5 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.65 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.4 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.54 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 67.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.35 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.72 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 63 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 99 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 52.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 686 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,412 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,141 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,637 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,02 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,252 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,228 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.81% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.57 $ |
| Haircut | 13.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 378 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,038 $ |