Cost of living in Tauranga, New Zealand vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 111% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (S/. 44) | S/. 24 | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (S/. 34) | S/. 17 | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (S/. 21) | S/. 7 | + 183% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 (S/. 5.43) | S/. 4.20 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (S/. 18) | S/. 6 | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$4.40 (S/. 12) | S/. 3.81 | + 210% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.69 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.41 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.44 | + 282% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.88 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.23 | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$14 (S/. 39) | S/. 42 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.21 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.49 (S/. 7) | S/. 1.62 | + 311% | |
Housing | + 158% | |||
Housing in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 158% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,691 (S/. 7,214) | S/. 2,914 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,090 (S/. 5,604) | S/. 1,676 | + 234% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (S/. 536) | S/. 205 | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,626 (S/. 4,359) | S/. 2,252 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,470 (S/. 3,941) | S/. 1,169 | + 237% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$232 (S/. 623) | S/. 160 | + 290% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (S/. 198) | S/. 69 | + 188% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$578 (S/. 1,550) | S/. 1,261 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$176 (S/. 471) | S/. 339 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (S/. 33) | S/. 34 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (S/. 58) | S/. 17 | + 235% | |
Clothes | + 91% | |||
Clothes in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 91% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$86 (S/. 232) | S/. 155 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (S/. 195) | S/. 89 | + 118% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$167 (S/. 448) | S/. 249 | + 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$162 (S/. 434) | S/. 248 | + 75% | |
Transportation | + 98% | |||
Transportation in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 98% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,529 (S/. 105,968) | S/. 66,001 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (S/. 5.63) | S/. 3.71 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$115 (S/. 310) | S/. 122 | + 154% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 36% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (S/. 45) | S/. 21 | + 114% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | S/. 22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$44 (S/. 117) | S/. 73 | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 19 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.57 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.96 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.72 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.59 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.43 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.43 | + 107% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (S/. 61) | S/. 43 | + 41% | |
Entertainment | + 129% | |||
Entertainment in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 129% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$53 (S/. 141) | S/. 35 | + 306% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (S/. 91) | S/. 34 | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$235 (S/. 630) | S/. 90 | + 603% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$122 (S/. 327) | S/. 107 | + 205% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (S/. 44) | S/. 25 | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.87 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (S/. 21) | S/. 8 | + 168% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$913 (S/. 2,447) | S/. 1,819 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.56 (S/. 1.51) | S/. 0.61 | + 149% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (S/. 185) | S/. 163 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 (S/. 83) | S/. 16 | + 419% | |
TOTAL | + 117% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 117% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 20,600 (NZ$7,684) in Tauranga to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,500 in Lima.
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