Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 136% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (3,318 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 157% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (2,455 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (1,585 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 (426 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (1,454 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (1,427 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 197% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.61 (1,187 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.86 (817 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 175% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.21 (680 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 300% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.72 (788 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 230% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (4,503 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 190% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.08 (652 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.27 (268 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 139% | |
Housing | + 174% | |||
Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 174% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,900 (401,962 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,438 (304,280 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$290 (61,362 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,117 (236,225 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$892 (188,679 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 253% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$190 (40,256 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (16,652 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 406% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$562 (118,851 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (48,770 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 173% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (2,113 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (4,846 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 198% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 36% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (21,762 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (13,188 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (34,164 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$144 (30,378 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 60% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,424 (7,070,645 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.18 (461 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$68 (14,342 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 130% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,882 Ft | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 36% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (2,295 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (1,058 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$44 (9,340 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (1,610 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 109% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 (1,207 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (1,058 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.75 (582 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.35 (920 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 118% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (4,926 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 167% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 112% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$56 (11,765 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 165% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (6,904 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$120 (25,309 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 241% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$107 (22,705 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 213% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (2,744 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 125% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.97 (1,052 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 135% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (1,708 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 304% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 194,327 Ft | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 (42 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$59 (12,575 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (5,218 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 381% | |
TOTAL | + 106% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 888,573 Ft (NZ$4,200) in Palmerston North to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 432,000 Ft in Pécs.
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