Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand vs Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 5% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 ($10) | $13 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 ($8) | $7 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 ($4.94) | $4.24 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 ($1.33) | $0.92 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 ($4.54) | $2.92 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 ($4.45) | $4.28 | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.61 ($3.70) | $4.42 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.86 ($2.55) | $3.31 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.21 ($2.12) | $1.67 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.72 ($2.46) | $2.63 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.08 ($2.03) | $1.91 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.27 ($0.84) | $1.73 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 16% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,900 ($1,254) | $1,631 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,438 ($949) | $1,057 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$290 ($191) | $248 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,117 ($737) | $1,086 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$892 ($589) | $694 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$190 ($126) | $114 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 ($52) | $43 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen TV | NZ$562 ($371) | $311 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 ($152) | $89 | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 ($7) | $9 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 ($15) | $21 | - 29% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is about the same as in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 ($68) | $44 | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$62 ($41) | $45 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 ($107) | $91 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$144 ($95) | $99 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 15% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,424 ($22,059) | $18,310 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.18 ($1.44) | $0.64 | + 126% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$68 ($45) | $46 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 43% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 ($3.30) | $14 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$44 ($29) | $125 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 ($5.02) | $5.64 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 ($3.76) | $3.54 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.00 ($3.30) | $4.24 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.75 ($1.82) | $3.24 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.35 ($2.87) | $1.75 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 ($15) | $19 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 7% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$56 ($37) | $41 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 ($22) | $23 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$120 ($79) | $220 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$107 ($71) | $67 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.97 ($3.28) | $4.64 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 ($5.33) | $4.84 | + 10% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $428 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 ($0.13) | $0.26 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$59 ($39) | $33 | + 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 ($16) | $7 | + 147% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on December 16, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,300 in Jacksonville, Florida you would need to make just about $4,896 (NZ$7,419) in Palmerston North.
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