Cost of living
Marlborough (New Zealand) compared to Kapiti Coast
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Overview comparison
Marlborough (New Zealand)Kapiti Coast
Consumer prices in Kapiti Coast are roughly 75% higher than in Marlborough (New Zealand).
Cost of living
| Item | Marlborough (New Zealand) | Kapiti Coast |
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| Total with rent one person | 554 | 1,936 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,510 | 5,107 |
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| Without rent one person | 427 | 741 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,252 | 2,133 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 223.28 | 1,331.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 601.79 | 2,893.95 |
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| Food person | 336 | 554 |
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| Food family | 892 | 1,482 |
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| Transport person | 48.06 | 118.06 |
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| Transport family | 107.31 | 334.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.61 years | 75.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Marlborough (New Zealand) | Kapiti Coast |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.76 | 14.74 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.05 | 76.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.5 | 10.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 | 6.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.99 | 3.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 2.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Marlborough (New Zealand) | Kapiti Coast |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 248.37 | 1,502.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 127.61 | 1,037.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 539.55 | 2,226.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 421.66 | 2,504.76 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.31 | 108.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.05 | 148.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 111.2 | 48.91 |
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Transportation
| Item | Marlborough (New Zealand) | Kapiti Coast |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.64 | 5.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,458 | 6,994 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,031 | 6,271 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 | 2.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.25% | 148.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.77 | 15.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 2.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Marlborough (New Zealand) | Kapiti Coast |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 1.48 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.71 | 2.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.34 | 7.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.52 | 11.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.54 | 11.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.82 | 13.77 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.43 | 2.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 1.03 |
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Other
| Item | Marlborough (New Zealand) | Kapiti Coast |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.56 | 42.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.03 | 14.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.23 | 31.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.12 | 16.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.86 | 87.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.19 | 105.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 216.34 | 959.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,730 | 15,203 |
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