- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Tauranga
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tauranga, New Zealand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (C$19) | C$14 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$9 (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.22 (C$2.14) | C$2.38 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (C$5.95) | C$4.08 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$3.25 (C$3.14) | C$2.62 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.30 (C$3.19) | C$3.73 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.78 (C$2.68) | C$2.90 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.52 (C$3.40) | C$2.89 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$15 (C$15) | C$16 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.40 (C$3.29) | C$2.31 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.14 (C$2.07) | C$1.76 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,558 (C$1,505) | C$1,186 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,419 (C$1,371) | C$982 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$189 (C$183) | C$117 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,471 (C$1,421) | C$919 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,500 (C$1,449) | C$695 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$174 (C$168) | C$64 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$64 (C$62) | C$39 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$784 (C$757) | C$392 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (C$155) | C$111 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$16 (C$15) | C$10 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$21 (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (C$111) | C$61 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$68 (C$65) | C$41 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$173 (C$167) | C$95 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$134 (C$129) | C$87 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 132% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,750 (C$44,209) | C$22,684 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.02 (C$1.96) | C$1.19 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$144 (C$139) | C$47 | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$18 (C$17) | C$8 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (C$4.83) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (C$49) | C$85 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.05 (C$4.88) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.27 (C$5.09) | C$3.90 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.67 (C$5.48) | C$3.90 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.83 (C$2.73) | C$3.21 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.72 (C$2.63) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$22 (C$21) | C$19 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$55 (C$53) | C$43 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (C$32) | C$27 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$120 (C$116) | C$84 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$119 (C$115) | C$93 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$14 (C$14) | C$9 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.77 (C$4.61) | C$5.44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$226 (C$218) | C$141 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.56 (C$0.54) | C$2.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (C$60) | C$34 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$24 (C$23) | C$10 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,272
(NZ$4,421)
in Tauranga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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