Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Summary of cost of living in Palmerston North

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: NZ$5,740
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: NZ$2,883
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Palmerston North
Current as of Feb 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district NZ$17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) NZ$13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast NZ$8
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk NZ$2.02
12 eggs, large NZ$8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes NZ$5.76
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese NZ$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples NZ$3.90
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes NZ$4.48
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket NZ$3.65
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality NZ$23
2 liters of coca-cola NZ$3.04
Bread for 2 people for 1 day NZ$1.55
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area NZ$2,210
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area NZ$1,630
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat NZ$251
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area NZ$1,117
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area NZ$953
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio NZ$191
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) NZ$80
40” flat screen tv NZ$577
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) NZ$250
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) NZ$9
Hourly rate for cleaning help NZ$24
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) NZ$99
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) NZ$61
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) NZ$157
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes NZ$150
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new NZ$34,997
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas NZ$2.21
Monthly ticket public transport NZ$66
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) NZ$10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) NZ$5.57
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) NZ$56
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) NZ$7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) NZ$5.62
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) NZ$5.11
4 rolls of toilet paper NZ$2.30
Tube of toothpaste NZ$4.62
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city NZ$22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub NZ$57
2 tickets to the movies NZ$33
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert NZ$109
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city -
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district -
1 package of marlboro cigarettes -
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 34 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: February 06, 2024

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