- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
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- Tauranga
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tauranga, New Zealand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (C$15) | C$15 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (C$1.90) | C$2.17 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (C$5.75) | C$4.84 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$3.59 (C$3.30) | C$2.90 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.26 (C$3.00) | C$4.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.77 (C$2.55) | C$3.31 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.67 (C$3.37) | C$3.07 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$16 (C$14) | C$16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.28 (C$3.02) | C$2.51 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.46 (C$2.26) | C$2.07 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,757 (C$1,615) | C$1,576 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,659 (C$1,525) | C$1,122 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$186 (C$171) | C$109 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,505 (C$1,384) | C$1,019 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,398 (C$1,285) | C$774 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$231 (C$212) | C$66 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$67 (C$61) | C$40 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$700 (C$643) | C$377 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$153 (C$140) | C$98 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$16 (C$14) | C$9 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$21 (C$19) | C$23 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (C$106) | C$59 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$68 (C$62) | C$40 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (C$145) | C$93 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$134 (C$123) | C$92 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$35,500 (C$32,636) | C$22,749 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.01 (C$1.85) | C$1.26 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$120 (C$110) | C$65 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (C$16) | C$8 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (C$4.60) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.29 (C$4.86) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.97 (C$4.57) | C$3.72 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.50 (C$5.06) | C$2.83 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.71 (C$2.49) | C$3.09 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.72 (C$2.50) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$22 (C$20) | C$19 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (C$48) | C$46 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (C$29) | C$26 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$120 (C$110) | C$101 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$119 (C$109) | C$87 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.93 (C$4.54) | C$5.53 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.10 (C$1.01) | C$1.04 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (C$64) | C$35 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$24 (C$22) | C$10 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 311 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,821
(NZ$6,331)
in Tauranga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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