Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (NZ$18) | NZ$20 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.73 (NZ$3.83) | NZ$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (NZ$1.50) | NZ$2.15 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (NZ$3.82) | NZ$8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.19 (NZ$4.47) | NZ$6 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.10 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (NZ$3.96) | NZ$3.39 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (NZ$2.67) | NZ$3.32 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (NZ$3.26) | NZ$4.31 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (NZ$22) | NZ$20 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (NZ$3.04) | NZ$3.77 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (NZ$3.40) | NZ$2.27 | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,429 (NZ$2,002) | NZ$3,068 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $927 (NZ$1,298) | NZ$2,605 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (NZ$187) | NZ$279 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $984 (NZ$1,377) | NZ$2,393 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $731 (NZ$1,024) | NZ$1,982 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (NZ$168) | NZ$183 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (NZ$74) | NZ$80 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (NZ$451) | NZ$753 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (NZ$140) | NZ$234 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (NZ$16) | NZ$12 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (NZ$25) | NZ$28 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (NZ$67) | NZ$112 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $66 (NZ$93) | NZ$68 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (NZ$129) | NZ$182 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (NZ$99) | NZ$213 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 66% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,645 (NZ$28,912) | NZ$35,093 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (NZ$0.85) | NZ$2.12 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (NZ$47) | NZ$213 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | NZ$5.22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (NZ$133) | NZ$62 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$7 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.21 (NZ$4.49) | NZ$3.47 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (NZ$2.66) | NZ$4.03 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (NZ$22) | NZ$38 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (NZ$55) | NZ$64 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (NZ$27) | NZ$36 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (NZ$126) | NZ$216 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (NZ$95) | NZ$135 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.38 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.33 (NZ$6) | NZ$11 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (NZ$601) | NZ$689 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (NZ$0.47) | NZ$0.32 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (NZ$66) | NZ$81 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.21 (NZ$7) | NZ$34 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 391 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$10,000 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,398 ($4,568) in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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