Cost of living
Manukau compared to Paraparaumu
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Overview comparison
ManukauParaparaumu
Consumer prices in Manukau are roughly 13% higher than in Paraparaumu.
Cost of living
| Item | Manukau | Paraparaumu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,684 | 1,531 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,939 | 4,455 |
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| Without rent one person | 690 | 622 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,285 | 2,546 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,134.11 | 959.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,943.85 | 1,590.04 |
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| Food person | 507 | 561 |
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| Food family | 1,599 | 1,340 |
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| Transport person | 117.01 | 66.25 |
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| Transport family | 274.05 | 167.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.46 years | 70.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Manukau | Paraparaumu |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.11 | 16.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.43 | 60.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.29 | 11.58 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.98 | 5.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.88 | 3.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.42 | 2.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Manukau | Paraparaumu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,341.17 | 921.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 906.81 | 794.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,762.1 | 2,387.81 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,664.7 | 1,013.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.56 | 77.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.84 | 104.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.12 | 55.71 |
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Transportation
| Item | Manukau | Paraparaumu |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.43 | 7.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,420 | 5,992 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,277 | 5,216 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.57 | 2.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 97.9% | 73.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.3 | 17.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.58 | 1.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Manukau | Paraparaumu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 1.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.54 | 1.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 8.07 | 7.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.36 | 7.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.84 | 9.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.58 | 13.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.12 | 2.5 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 | 0.83 |
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Other
| Item | Manukau | Paraparaumu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.41 | 45.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.61 | 12.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.44 | 38.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.52 | 16.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.1 | 71.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.28 | 92.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 521 | 821.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,674 | 10,458 |
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