- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Tauranga
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tauranga, New Zealand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (C$16) | C$14 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (C$1.88) | C$2.40 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (C$5.74) | C$4.13 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$3.49 (C$3.17) | C$2.54 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (C$5.94) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.30 (C$2.99) | C$3.55 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.78 (C$2.52) | C$3.02 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.52 (C$3.19) | C$2.26 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$16 (C$14) | C$15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.40 (C$3.09) | C$2.18 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.14 (C$1.94) | C$1.87 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,519 (C$1,378) | C$1,186 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,498 (C$1,358) | C$982 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$186 (C$169) | C$104 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,470 (C$1,333) | C$919 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,414 (C$1,282) | C$695 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$174 (C$158) | C$64 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (C$65) | C$39 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$784 (C$711) | C$393 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (C$145) | C$111 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$16 (C$14) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$21 (C$19) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (C$104) | C$61 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$68 (C$61) | C$41 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$173 (C$157) | C$95 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$134 (C$122) | C$87 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,750 (C$41,489) | C$23,851 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.02 (C$1.83) | C$1.19 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$120 (C$109) | C$47 | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (C$16) | C$7 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (C$4.53) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (C$38) | C$85 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.29 (C$4.80) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.97 (C$4.51) | C$2.88 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.50 (C$4.99) | C$3.82 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.83 (C$2.57) | C$3.16 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.72 (C$2.46) | C$2.53 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$22 (C$20) | C$19 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$55 (C$50) | C$45 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (C$30) | C$26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$120 (C$109) | C$84 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$119 (C$108) | C$89 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (C$13) | C$9 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.77 (C$4.33) | C$5.72 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.56 (C$0.50) | C$1.04 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (C$56) | C$34 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$24 (C$22) | C$10 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 164 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,613
(NZ$5,087)
in Tauranga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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