Cost of living
Masterton compared to Palmerston North
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Overview comparison
MastertonPalmerston North
Consumer prices in Palmerston North are roughly 24% higher than in Masterton.
Cost of living
| Item | Masterton | Palmerston North |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,218 | 1,478 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,025 | 3,774 |
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| Without rent one person | 672 | 770 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,647 | 1,823 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 751.41 | 627.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 909.98 | 1,097.38 |
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| Food person | 385 | 648 |
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| Food family | 1,105 | 1,475 |
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| Transport person | 79.37 | 45.41 |
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| Transport family | 187.85 | 174.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.05 years | 79.69 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Masterton | Palmerston North |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.5 | 15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 53.27 | 68.56 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.32 | 10.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.45 | 6.4 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.68 | 2.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.49 | 2.21 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Masterton | Palmerston North |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 864.2 | 767.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 477.19 | 418.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,183.3 | 1,729.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 847.02 | 790.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.84 | 63.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.15 | 87.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.09 | 59.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Masterton | Palmerston North |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.42 | 7.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,659 | 3,435 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,823 | 2,847 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.61 | 2.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 97.25% | 36.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.05 | 23.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.12 | 1.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Masterton | Palmerston North |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 | 2.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.1 | 2.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.14 | 6.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.57 | 8.69 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.09 | 8.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13 | 10.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 2.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Masterton | Palmerston North |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.28 | 41.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.41 | 12.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.83 | 29.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.41 | 10.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.25 | 58.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.41 | 91.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 408.8 | 796.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,395 | 6,855 |
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