Cost of living in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| New Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (C$15) | C$23 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (C$10) | C$13 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$10 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.83 (C$1.51) | C$2.41 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (C$7) | C$4.70 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.05 (C$4.16) | C$3.95 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (C$6) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.63 (C$3.81) | C$4.85 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.60 (C$2.96) | C$3.95 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (C$5.91) | C$3.50 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.11 (C$2.57) | C$2.68 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.06 (C$1.70) | C$2.16 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| New Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,336 (C$1,925) | C$2,300 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,689 (C$1,391) | C$1,599 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$266 (C$219) | C$120 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,362 (C$1,122) | C$1,347 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,182 (C$973) | C$985 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$256 (C$211) | C$69 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$66 (C$54) | C$60 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$806 (C$664) | C$311 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$247 (C$204) | C$140 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (C$24) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| New Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (C$95) | C$70 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (C$51) | C$41 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (C$133) | C$105 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$237 (C$195) | C$120 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| New Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$35,065 (C$28,888) | C$24,609 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.39 (C$1.97) | C$1.69 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$57 (C$47) | C$60 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| New Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$11 (C$9) | C$22 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (C$49) | C$77 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (C$4.12) | C$4.17 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (C$5.26) | C$4.59 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.05 (C$2.51) | C$3.11 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.33 (C$3.57) | C$3.02 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$29 (C$24) | C$22 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| New Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (C$51) | C$61 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (C$29) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$146 (C$120) | C$118 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$110 (C$90) | C$97 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (C$13) | C$12 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.67 (C$3.85) | C$4.71 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,177 (C$970) | C$647 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (C$0.34) | C$0.24 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$49 (C$41) | C$38 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (C$23) | C$13 | + 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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