Cost of living in Tauranga, New Zealand vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 5% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (€7) | €7 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.58) | €4.12 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 (€1.20) | €1.23 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.05) | €4.06 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$4.40 (€2.60) | €1.54 | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.69 (€3.36) | €4.69 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.19) | €1.50 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 (€2.06) | €0.98 | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.88 (€2.29) | €1.30 | + 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$14 (€9) | €10 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.21 (€1.90) | €2.01 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.49 (€1.47) | €0.62 | + 136% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 115% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,691 (€1,591) | €592 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,090 (€1,236) | €430 | + 187% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (€118) | €121 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,626 (€962) | €424 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,470 (€869) | €315 | + 176% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$232 (€137) | €82 | + 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (€44) | €20 | + 117% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$578 (€342) | €379 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$176 (€104) | €111 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (€7) | €9 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (€13) | €6 | + 107% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 24% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$86 (€51) | €78 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (€43) | €22 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$167 (€99) | €80 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$162 (€96) | €89 | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 48% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,529 (€23,372) | €20,726 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (€1.24) | €1.58 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$115 (€68) | €30 | + 128% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Tauranga (New Zealand) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (€10) | €3.14 | + 219% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$44 (€26) | €31 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.09) | €3.64 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.57 (€3.29) | €4.30 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.96 (€3.53) | €3.74 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.72 (€1.61) | €1.84 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.43 (€2.03) | €2.07 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (€13) | €9 | + 41% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 29% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$53 (€31) | €26 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (€20) | €15 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$235 (€139) | €45 | + 210% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$122 (€72) | €45 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.87 (€2.88) | €3.80 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (€4.69) | €3.87 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$913 (€540) | €434 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.56 (€0.33) | €0.36 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (€41) | €41 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 (€18) | €4.66 | + 295% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 44% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,448 (NZ$4,140) in Tauranga to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,700 in Thessaloniki.
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