Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 64% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 70% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (R$ 57) | R$ 35 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (R$ 45) | R$ 31 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.76 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.76 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (R$ 24) | R$ 33 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.90 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.48 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.61 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.65 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.53 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$23 (R$ 77) | R$ 37 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.04 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.55 (R$ 5.17) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 187% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,210 (R$ 7,377) | R$ 2,404 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,630 (R$ 5,440) | R$ 1,420 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$251 (R$ 839) | R$ 250 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,117 (R$ 3,727) | R$ 1,698 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$953 (R$ 3,182) | R$ 1,077 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$191 (R$ 636) | R$ 279 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$80 (R$ 266) | R$ 85 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$577 (R$ 1,927) | R$ 2,104 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$250 (R$ 833) | R$ 602 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (R$ 81) | R$ 14 | + 463% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 43% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$99 (R$ 331) | R$ 218 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$61 (R$ 204) | R$ 163 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (R$ 524) | R$ 332 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$150 (R$ 501) | R$ 286 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 35% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,997 (R$ 116,798) | R$ 72,761 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.21 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.90 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$66 (R$ 221) | R$ 161 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is about the same as in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.57 (R$ 19) | R$ 79 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$56 (R$ 187) | R$ 217 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.62 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.30 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.62 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.01 | + 285% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$22 (R$ 73) | R$ 41 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 34% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$57 (R$ 192) | R$ 66 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (R$ 111) | R$ 40 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 132 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$109 (R$ 362) | R$ 104 | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,568 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.81 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 104 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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