Cost of living in Palmerston North

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Cost of living in Palmerston North vs. New Zealand overall average

Palmerston North is 7.3% cheaper than New Zealand overall.

Restaurants
pay 7.0% more in Palmerston North
Groceries
pay 4.3% more in Palmerston North
Transportation
pay 21.4% less in Palmerston North
Housing
pay 24.1% less in Palmerston North
Childcare
pay 0.1% less in Palmerston North
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.9% less in Palmerston North
Clothing
pay 11.9% less in Palmerston North

The cost of restaurants and groceries in Palmerston North are more expensive than in New Zealand. Expenses including housing, transportation, clothing, entertainment and sports, and childcare are lower in Palmerston North.

Palmerston North Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $14.93
NZ$26.49
$11.94 - $26.87
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$8.96
NZ$15.90
$7.76 - $17.92
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.51
NZ$4.45
$2.09 - $4.78

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$1.96
NZ$3.48
$1.19 - $3.88
Local cheese (8 oz) $4.03
NZ$7.15
$2.99 - $6.56
Milk (1 gallon) $6.98
NZ$12.39
$4.36 - $10.85

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $6.19
NZ$10.99
$5.65 - $6.92
Monthly public transit pass $29.86
NZ$52.99
$16.12 - $129.83
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $17,916.44
NZ$31,792.11
$16,124.79 - $45,382.34

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$50.76
NZ$90.08
$35.83 - $77.64
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $740.55
NZ$1,314.07
$358.33 - $1,194.43
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $477.77
NZ$847.79
$179.16 - $1,045.13

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $871.44
NZ$1,546.33
$716.66 - $1,244.20
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $6,129.21
NZ$10,876.08
$2,262.85 - $14,930.36

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $5.37
NZ$9.54
$3.58 - $8.96
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.33
NZ$5.92
$2.69 - $4.18
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$19.71
NZ$34.97
$17.92 - $29.86

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$57.73
NZ$102.44
$41.81 - $95.55
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$37.33
NZ$66.23
$29.86 - $71.67
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$87.09
NZ$154.54
$71.67 - $149.30

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in New Zealand to see the average cost of cities throughout New Zealand, like Blenheim, Whangarei, Manukau, Hastings, Palmerston North, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in New Zealand compared to Palmerston North.

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