Cost of living
Hastings (New Zealand) compared to Manawatu
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Overview comparison
Hastings (New Zealand)Manawatu
Consumer prices in Manawatu are roughly 28% higher than in Hastings (New Zealand).
Cost of living
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Manawatu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,430 | 2,039 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,165 | 5,363 |
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| Without rent one person | 646 | 957 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,017 | 2,746 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 444.87 | 1,273.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,196.15 | 2,520.25 |
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| Food person | 561 | 470 |
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| Food family | 1,553 | 1,365 |
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| Transport person | 73.02 | 133.74 |
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| Transport family | 180.56 | 325.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.55 years | 71.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Manawatu |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.01 | 14.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.11 | 66.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.54 | 7.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 | 9.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.73 | 3.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.33 | 2.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Manawatu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 485.16 | 1,359.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 365.66 | 995.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,375.47 | 2,439.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 789.93 | 2,106.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.02 | 127.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.54 | 136.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.65 | 63.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Manawatu |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.36 | 7.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,463 | 7,822 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,405 | 6,035 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.94 | 2.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.93% | 151.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.15 | 16.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.8 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Manawatu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.07 | 2.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.7 | 6.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.19 | 10.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.38 | 10.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.79 | 16.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.49 | 2.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Hastings (New Zealand) | Manawatu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.84 | 40.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.29 | 12.13 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.45 | 35.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.65 | 18.1 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.8 | 89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.88 | 130.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 239.27 | 971.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,410 | 15,681 |
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