Cost of living comparison
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Palmerston North vs. Prague Cost of Living Summary
Palmerston North is 4.6% more expensive than Prague.
- Restaurants
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pay 19.6% more in Palmerston North
- Groceries
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pay 13.1% more in Palmerston North
- Transportation
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pay 36.7% more in Palmerston North
- Housing
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pay 11.4% less in Palmerston North
- Childcare
-
pay 36.0% less in Palmerston North
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 29.4% more in Palmerston North
- Clothing
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pay 19.4% less in Palmerston North
The cost of transportation, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and groceries in Palmerston North are more expensive than in Prague. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and housing are lower in Palmerston North.
Palmerston North vs. Prague Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Palmerston North instead of Prague, you would:
pay 19.6% more for restaurants
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Prague
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Palmerston North
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.56
CZK219.46
|
$14.42
NZ$24.97
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.60
CZK199.51
|
$9.91
NZ$17.16
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.95
CZK40.62
|
$2.36
NZ$4.08
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.71
CZK35.54
|
$2.01
NZ$3.48
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pay 13.1% more for groceries
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Prague
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Palmerston North
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.73
CZK35.92
|
$1.99
NZ$3.45
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.52
CZK135.42
|
$3.89
NZ$6.74
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.77
CZK99.09
|
$7.12
NZ$12.32
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.81
CZK79.11
|
$5.13
NZ$8.88
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.30
CZK89.47
|
$3.99
NZ$6.91
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.02
CZK21.15
|
$1.07
NZ$1.86
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.87
CZK18.12
|
$0.80
NZ$1.39
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.05
CZK21.79
|
$1.08
NZ$1.87
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.81
CZK37.70
|
$1.48
NZ$2.55
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
CZK13.52
|
$0.91
NZ$1.58
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.56
CZK11.67
|
$0.95
NZ$1.65
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pay 36.7% more for transportation
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Prague
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Palmerston North
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.73
CZK139.81
|
$6.11
NZ$10.57
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$26.40
CZK548.64
|
$70.50
NZ$122.03
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,197.57
CZK648,394.76
|
$22,211.80
NZ$38,448.69
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.08
CZK334.17
|
$18.92
NZ$32.76
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pay 11.4% less for housing
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Prague
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Palmerston North
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$23.93
CZK497.34
|
$45.43
NZ$78.65
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,194.06
CZK24,816.83
|
$807.70
NZ$1,398.13
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$923.20
CZK19,187.32
|
$663.47
NZ$1,148.47
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$260.95
CZK5,423.49
|
$64.71
NZ$112.00
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pay 36.0% less for childcare
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Prague
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Palmerston North
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$999.92
CZK20,781.88
|
$961.55
NZ$1,664.45
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,274.81
CZK317,464.05
|
$4,843.04
NZ$8,383.31
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pay 29.4% more for entertainment and sports
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Prague
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Palmerston North
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.88
CZK59.85
|
$6.44
NZ$11.14
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.74
CZK77.83
|
$3.32
NZ$5.74
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.73
CZK160.60
|
$17.88
NZ$30.96
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$71.84
CZK1,493.16
|
$22.69
NZ$39.28
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.00
CZK249.38
|
$8.65
NZ$14.98
|
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pay 19.4% less for clothing
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Prague
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Palmerston North
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$79.19
CZK1,645.93
|
$66.35
NZ$114.85
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.41
CZK819.01
|
$36.06
NZ$62.42
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$106.09
CZK2,204.89
|
$87.26
NZ$151.05
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$136.03
CZK2,827.09
|
$87.98
NZ$152.30
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