Cost of living in Tauranga, New Zealand vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (£9) | £10 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (£7) | £6 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (£4.01) | £3.36 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 (£1.05) | £1.01 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (£3.55) | £2.86 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$4.40 (£2.28) | £1.28 | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.69 (£2.95) | £5.47 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (£1.92) | £1.94 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 (£1.81) | £0.85 | + 112% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.88 (£2.01) | £1.71 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$14 (£8) | £8 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.21 (£1.66) | £1.78 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.49 (£1.29) | £0.90 | + 43% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Tauranga (New Zealand) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,691 (£1,396) | £1,801 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,090 (£1,084) | £1,197 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (£104) | £138 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,626 (£843) | £981 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,470 (£762) | £609 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$232 (£121) | £131 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (£38) | £17 | + 122% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$578 (£300) | £331 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$176 (£91) | £66 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (£6) | £5.73 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (£11) | £11 | + 7% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Tauranga (New Zealand) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$86 (£45) | £81 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (£38) | £29 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$167 (£87) | £67 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$162 (£84) | £63 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 11% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,529 (£20,503) | £17,216 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (£1.09) | £1.21 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$115 (£60) | £52 | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 10% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (£9) | £3.90 | + 126% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$44 (£23) | £80 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (£3.58) | £3.07 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.57 (£2.89) | £1.41 | + 104% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.96 (£3.09) | £3.30 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.72 (£1.41) | £1.51 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.43 (£1.78) | £1.20 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (£12) | £12 | - 1% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 20% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$53 (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (£18) | £23 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$235 (£122) | £89 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$122 (£63) | £51 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (£8) | £7 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.87 (£2.53) | £3.62 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (£4.11) | £4.40 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$913 (£473) | £401 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.56 (£0.29) | £0.17 | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (£36) | £27 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 (£16) | £9 | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £5,855 (NZ$11,288) in Tauranga to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,500 in Southampton.
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