Cost of living
Dunedin (New Zealand) compared to Tauranga
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Overview comparison
Dunedin (New Zealand)Tauranga
Consumer prices in Tauranga are roughly 20% higher than in Dunedin (New Zealand).
Cost of living
| Item | Dunedin (New Zealand) | Tauranga |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,359 | 2,072 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,505 | 4,143 |
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| Without rent one person | 788 | 747 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,777 | 1,600 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 716.06 | 1,180.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,539.9 | 1,840.5 |
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| Food person | 605 | 492 |
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| Food family | 1,504 | 1,147 |
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| Transport person | 42.2 | 63.52 |
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| Transport family | 161.89 | 180.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 84 years | 75.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dunedin (New Zealand) | Tauranga |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.3 | 13.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 59.67 | 66.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.21 | 8.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.28 | 4.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.95 | 3.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.17 | 2.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dunedin (New Zealand) | Tauranga |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 798.97 | 1,268.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 493.92 | 910.12 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,351.42 | 1,713.26 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,348.56 | 1,744.09 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.51 | 89.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.11 | 110.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.14 | 51.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dunedin (New Zealand) | Tauranga |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.29 | 7.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,744 | 6,305 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,865 | 2,256 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 | 1.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.69% | 76.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.87 | 12.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.81 | 1.76 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dunedin (New Zealand) | Tauranga |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 | 1.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.57 | 2.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.94 | 6.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.79 | 8.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.59 | 8.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.8 | 11.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 2.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.83 |
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Other
| Item | Dunedin (New Zealand) | Tauranga |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.24 | 45.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.49 | 13.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.65 | 27.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.43 | 12.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 84.67 | 55.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 114.7 | 93.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 677.24 | 574.53 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,439 | 9,350 |
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