Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 26% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
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| Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is about the same as in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| NZ$16 ($11) | $16 | 30% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| NZ$12 ($8) | $8 | 1% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| NZ$7 ($5.35) | $4.67 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| NZ$2.02 ($1.44) | $0.73 | 97% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| NZ$7 ($4.91) | $2.70 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| NZ$7 ($4.82) | $3.25 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| NZ$5.61 ($4.01) | $6 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| NZ$3.86 ($2.76) | $3.09 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| NZ$3.21 ($2.30) | $1.87 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| NZ$3.72 ($2.66) | $2.36 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| NZ$21 ($15) | $15 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| NZ$3.08 ($2.20) | $1.75 | 26% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| NZ$1.27 ($0.91) | $2.16 | 58% |
| Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 31% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Palmerston North (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| NZ$1,900 ($1,357) | $2,347 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| NZ$1,438 ($1,028) | $1,685 | 39% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| NZ$290 ($207) | $141 | 47% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| NZ$1,117 ($798) | $1,609 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| NZ$892 ($637) | $1,155 | 45% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| NZ$190 ($136) | $86 | 58% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| NZ$79 ($56) | $54 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| NZ$562 ($401) | $302 | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| NZ$231 ($165) | $149 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| NZ$10 ($7) | $10 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| NZ$23 ($16) | $32 | 49% |
| Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 14% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Palmerston North (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| NZ$103 ($73) | $54 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| NZ$62 ($45) | $60 | 26% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| NZ$162 ($115) | $92 | 25% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| NZ$144 ($103) | $167 | 39% |
| Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 34% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Palmerston North (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| NZ$33,424 ($23,877) | $21,497 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| NZ$2.18 ($1.56) | $0.69 | 126% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| NZ$68 ($48) | $112 | 57% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $17 | - |
| Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 40% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Palmerston North (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| NZ$11 ($8) | $8 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| NZ$5.00 ($3.57) | $16 | 77% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| NZ$44 ($32) | $122 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| NZ$8 ($5.44) | $7 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| NZ$5.70 ($4.07) | $2.86 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| NZ$5.00 ($3.57) | $5.43 | 34% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| NZ$2.75 ($1.97) | $3.20 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| NZ$4.35 ($3.11) | $1.78 | 75% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| NZ$23 ($17) | $23 | 29% |
| Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 29% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Palmerston North (New Zealand) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| NZ$56 ($40) | $46 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| NZ$33 ($23) | $24 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| NZ$120 ($85) | $276 | 69% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| NZ$107 ($77) | $76 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| NZ$13 ($9) | $12 | 20% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| NZ$4.97 ($3.55) | $4.77 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| NZ$8 ($5.77) | $5.38 | 7% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | $460 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| NZ$0.20 ($0.14) | $0.65 | 78% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| NZ$59 ($42) | $73 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| NZ$25 ($18) | $7 | 149% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,400 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $4,712 (NZ$6,596) in Palmerston North.