- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand vs Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 142% | |||
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Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 142% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (₨793) | ₨362 | + 119% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (₨570) | ₨331 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (₨356) | ₨137 | + 159% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.96 (₨96) | ₨62 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨327) | ₨70 | + 370% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (₨330) | ₨40 | + 723% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.82 (₨285) | ₨198 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.01 (₨196) | ₨102 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.08 (₨151) | ₨21 | + 617% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.09 (₨200) | ₨114 | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (₨1,053) | ₨473 | + 122% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.07 (₨150) | ₨86 | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.16 (₨57) | ₨30 | + 87% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 11% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,900 (₨93,067) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,438 (₨70,450) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$269 (₨13,198) | ₨2,000 | + 560% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,117 (₨54,694) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$892 (₨43,685) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$190 (₨9,321) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (₨3,696) | ₨2,897 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen TV | NZ$557 (₨27,265) | ₨35,000 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$225 (₨11,020) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨483) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (₨1,127) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 114% | |||
Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 114% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$123 (₨6,045) | ₨2,325 | + 160% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$56 (₨2,764) | ₨1,600 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$170 (₨8,337) | ₨3,502 | + 138% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (₨7,641) | ₨1,500 | + 409% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 18% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,997 (₨1,714,092) | ₨600,000 | + 186% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.22 (₨109) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$68 (₨3,321) | ₨6,000 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 115% | |||
Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 115% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (₨588) | ₨100 | + 488% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (₨245) | ₨150 | + 63% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$47 (₨2,297) | ₨300 | + 666% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$7 (₨345) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.54 (₨271) | ₨150 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.28 (₨259) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.75 (₨135) | ₨120 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.30 (₨211) | ₨50 | + 321% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$22 (₨1,078) | ₨100 | + 978% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 67% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (₨2,551) | ₨1,000 | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (₨1,513) | ₨392 | + 286% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$113 (₨5,558) | ₨500 | + 1012% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (₨5,486) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$12 (₨604) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.20 (₨255) | ₨89 | + 185% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (₨397) | ₨78 | + 407% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 (₨10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (₨3,020) | ₨608 | + 397% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (₨1,208) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 30% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨365,711
(NZ$7,467)
in Palmerston North
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨282,000
in Agartala.
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