Cost of living in Whangarei

In Whangarei, New Zealand, living costs about $1531 per month for one person and $3565 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Whangarei compared to other cities?

Whangarei is 39% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Whangarei compare to your city?

Whangarei is 50% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Whangarei is, on average, 69% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Whangarei?

Who is Whangarei a good fit for?

Whangarei 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 Whangarei so expensive?

The high costs in Whangarei are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Whangarei?

Yes, food prices are 41% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Whangarei?

Public transport costs are 29% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1531 $
Without Rent
721 $
Rent & Utilities
810 $
Food
525 $
Transport
78 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2856 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
54.4K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.5 $
Dinner 75.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.86 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.33 $
Capuccino 3.59 $
Coke, 330ml 2.32 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.74 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.72 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.14 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.92 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.57 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.45 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.51 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.1 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.12 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.37 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.02 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.56 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.52 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.55 $
Cigarette pack 25.4 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.28 $
Monthly Pass 95 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.62 $
Taxi, 8 km 22.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 35.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.3 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.2 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.86 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.57 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 64 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 98 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 672 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,091 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 783 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,278 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,259 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,316 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,856 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.86%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.7 $
Haircut 16.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 96.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 70.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 617 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 19,054 $

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Australia
Whangarei vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 57% more expensive) Whangarei vs Sydney (Sydney is 83% more expensive) Whangarei vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 63% more expensive) Whangarei vs Perth (Perth is 53% more expensive) Whangarei vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 47% more expensive) Whangarei vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 50% more expensive) Whangarei vs Canberra (Canberra is 56% more expensive) Whangarei vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 13% more expensive) Whangarei vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 0% more expensive) Whangarei vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 23% more expensive)
New Zealand
Whangarei vs Auckland (Auckland is 44% more expensive) Whangarei vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 29% more expensive) Whangarei vs Manukau (Manukau is 27% more expensive) Whangarei vs Wellington (Wellington is 46% more expensive) Whangarei vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 9% more expensive) Whangarei vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 17% more expensive) Whangarei vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 4% less expensive) Whangarei vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 22% more expensive) Whangarei vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 14% less expensive) Whangarei vs Napier (Napier is 8% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Whangarei vs Majuro (Majuro is 1% less expensive) Whangarei vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 1% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Whangarei vs Honiara (Honiara is 5% less expensive) Whangarei vs Auki (Auki is 4% less expensive)
Palau
Whangarei vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 24% less expensive) Whangarei vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 24% less expensive)
Tonga
Whangarei vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 37% less expensive) Whangarei vs Mua (Mua is 37% less expensive)
Fiji
Whangarei vs Suva (Suva is 40% less expensive) Whangarei vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 41% less expensive) Whangarei vs Nadi (Nadi is 41% less expensive) Whangarei vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 61% less expensive)
Samoa
Whangarei vs Manase (Manase is 57% less expensive) Whangarei vs Apia (Apia is 57% less expensive)
Nauru
Whangarei vs Yaren (Yaren is 59% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Whangarei vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 61% less expensive) Whangarei vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 61% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Whangarei vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 64% less expensive) Whangarei vs Lae (Lae is 65% less expensive)
Kiribati
Whangarei vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 66% less expensive) Whangarei vs London (London is 66% less expensive)