Cost of living in Tauranga, New Zealand vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (C$1.78) | C$1.85 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (C$5.68) | C$4.50 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$3.92 (C$3.32) | C$3.04 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.35 (C$4.54) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.19 (C$2.71) | C$4.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.88 (C$2.44) | C$3.76 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.79 (C$3.21) | C$3.41 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (C$13) | C$18 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.09 (C$2.62) | C$2.48 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.49 (C$2.11) | C$1.93 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,416 (C$2,048) | C$2,136 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,883 (C$1,596) | C$1,241 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$177 (C$150) | C$133 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,589 (C$1,347) | C$1,120 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,425 (C$1,208) | C$806 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$204 (C$173) | C$66 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$69 (C$59) | C$50 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (C$507) | C$322 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$171 (C$145) | C$96 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (C$19) | C$25 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$84 (C$71) | C$61 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (C$61) | C$38 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$170 (C$144) | C$96 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$148 (C$125) | C$112 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$43,033 (C$36,484) | C$22,935 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.05 (C$1.74) | C$1.39 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$114 (C$97) | C$67 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (C$14) | C$8 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$43 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (C$5.86) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (C$4.33) | C$3.78 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.96 (C$5.05) | C$4.28 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.68 (C$2.28) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.50 (C$2.97) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$20 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Tauranga (New Zealand) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$53 (C$45) | C$50 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (C$28) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$235 (C$199) | C$117 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$132 (C$112) | C$94 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (C$13) | C$9 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.87 (C$4.13) | C$5.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,000 (C$848) | C$647 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.56 (C$0.48) | C$0.83 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (C$60) | C$36 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (C$24) | C$11 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 286 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,829 (NZ$8,055) in Tauranga to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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