Cost of living
Central Otago compared to Napier
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Overview comparison
Central OtagoNapier
Consumer prices in Central Otago are roughly 33% higher than in Napier.
Cost of living
| Item | Central Otago | Napier |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,836 | 1,595 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,242 | 4,337 |
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| Without rent one person | 804 | 645 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,500 | 1,823 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,028.68 | 717.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,016.68 | 1,472.12 |
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| Food person | 605 | 516 |
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| Food family | 1,577 | 1,205 |
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| Transport person | 305.36 | 57.48 |
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| Transport family | 674.22 | 170.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.51 years | 78.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Otago | Napier |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.44 | 16.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.89 | 69.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.78 | 8.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.97 | 7.91 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.54 | 3.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.72 | 1.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Otago | Napier |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 986.12 | 634.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 951.92 | 473.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,697.43 | 1,805.48 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,895.22 | 1,061.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.27 | 100.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.26 | 193.64 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.48 | 53.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Otago | Napier |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.44 | 6.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,439 | 2,869 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,305 | 2,641 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.24 | 1.89 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 137.21% | 56.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.17 | 19.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.53 | 1.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Otago | Napier |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 | 1.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.45 | 1.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.35 | 5.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.76 | 9.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.16 | 9.71 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.27 | 15.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.74 | 1.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 0.97 |
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Other
| Item | Central Otago | Napier |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.26 | 48.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.41 | 10.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.57 | 21.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.92 | 10.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 71.15 | 71.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 114.32 | 98.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 883.38 | 792.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,020 | 13,300 |
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