Cost of living
Hastings (New Zealand) compared to Hawkes Bay
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Overview comparison
Hastings (New Zealand)Hawkes Bay
Consumer prices in Hawkes Bay are roughly 23% higher than in Hastings (New Zealand).
Cost of living
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Hawkes Bay |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,430 | 2,095 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,165 | 4,965 |
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| Without rent one person | 646 | 767 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,017 | 2,482 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 444.87 | 1,578.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,196.15 | 2,583.32 |
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| Food person | 561 | 494 |
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| Food family | 1,553 | 1,461 |
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| Transport person | 73.02 | 132.79 |
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| Transport family | 180.56 | 263.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.55 years | 66.54 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Hawkes Bay |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.01 | 17.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.11 | 76.75 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.54 | 8.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 | 9.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.73 | 3.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.33 | 2.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Hawkes Bay |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 485.16 | 1,123.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 365.66 | 976.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,375.47 | 2,460.5 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 789.93 | 2,105.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.02 | 95.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.54 | 144.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.65 | 68.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Hawkes Bay |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.36 | 7.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,463 | 6,983 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,405 | 5,683 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.94 | 2.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.93% | 121.14% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.15 | 21.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.8 | 1.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Hawkes Bay |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.07 | 2.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 1.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.7 | 5.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.19 | 11.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.38 | 10.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.79 | 15.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.49 | 2.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Hawkes Bay |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.84 | 43.64 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.29 | 12.64 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.45 | 30.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.65 | 16.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.8 | 75.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.88 | 101.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 239.27 | 851.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,410 | 14,504 |
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