Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Zealand vs. New Plymouth Cost of Living Summary
New Zealand is 6.9% more expensive than New Plymouth.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.0% more in New Zealand
- Groceries
-
pay 16.3% more in New Zealand
- Transportation
-
pay 1.6% less in New Zealand
- Housing
-
pay 30.1% more in New Zealand
- Childcare
-
pay 41.7% less in New Zealand
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 3.7% more in New Zealand
- Clothing
-
pay 35.5% more in New Zealand
The cost of clothing, housing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in New Zealand are more expensive than in New Plymouth. Expenses including childcare and transportation are lower in New Zealand.
New Zealand vs. New Plymouth Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Zealand instead of New Plymouth, you would:
pay 6.0% more for restaurants
|
New Plymouth
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$12.40
NZ$21.47
|
$14.45
NZ$25.01
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.65
NZ$14.98
|
$9.14
NZ$15.82
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.17
NZ$3.76
|
$2.11
NZ$3.65
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.92
NZ$3.33
|
$2.02
NZ$3.49
|
|
New Plymouth vs. New Zealand - Cost of restaurants
pay 16.3% more for groceries
|
New Plymouth
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.27
NZ$2.19
|
$1.74
NZ$3.01
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.76
NZ$4.78
|
$3.88
NZ$6.72
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.42
NZ$9.38
|
$6.34
NZ$10.97
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.58
NZ$9.66
|
$5.96
NZ$10.31
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.40
NZ$5.89
|
$4.01
NZ$6.93
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.92
NZ$1.59
|
$1.18
NZ$2.04
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.87
NZ$1.51
|
$0.95
NZ$1.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.21
NZ$2.10
|
$1.29
NZ$2.24
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.87
NZ$4.96
|
$2.11
NZ$3.65
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.71
NZ$1.22
|
$0.85
NZ$1.47
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
NZ$1.13
|
$0.80
NZ$1.38
|
|
New Plymouth vs. New Zealand - Cost of groceries
pay 1.6% less for transportation
|
New Plymouth
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.11
NZ$10.57
|
$6.08
NZ$10.52
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$74.52
NZ$128.99
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$23,077.19
NZ$39,946.69
|
$24,777.66
NZ$42,890.20
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.19
NZ$34.95
|
$17.81
NZ$30.83
|
|
New Plymouth vs. New Zealand - Cost of transportation
pay 30.1% more for housing
|
New Plymouth
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$38.94
NZ$67.41
|
$50.00
NZ$86.54
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$696.16
NZ$1,205.06
|
$978.36
NZ$1,693.54
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$644.24
NZ$1,115.18
|
$810.06
NZ$1,402.22
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$75.96
NZ$131.48
|
$95.66
NZ$165.59
|
|
New Plymouth vs. New Zealand - Cost of housing
pay 41.7% less for childcare
|
New Plymouth
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$635.34
NZ$1,099.78
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,077.19
NZ$39,946.69
|
$13,463.91
NZ$23,306.07
|
|
New Plymouth vs. New Zealand - Cost of childcare
pay 3.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
New Plymouth
|
New Zealand
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.05
NZ$8.74
|
$6.04
NZ$10.46
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.51
NZ$6.08
|
$3.35
NZ$5.80
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$20.19
NZ$34.95
|
$23.12
NZ$40.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.27
NZ$74.90
|
$37.72
NZ$65.30
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.53
NZ$18.23
|
$10.72
NZ$18.56
|
|
New Plymouth vs. New Zealand - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 35.5% more for clothing
|
New Plymouth
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$59.14
NZ$102.36
|
$65.22
NZ$112.90
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.62
NZ$59.92
|
$39.23
NZ$67.91
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$69.23
NZ$119.84
|
$90.28
NZ$156.27
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$63.46
NZ$109.85
|
$119.43
NZ$206.73
|
|
New Plymouth vs. New Zealand - Cost of clothing
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