Cost of living
Napier compared to Lower Hutt
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Overview comparison
NapierLower Hutt
Consumer prices in Lower Hutt are roughly 21% higher than in Napier.
Cost of living
| Item | Napier | Lower Hutt |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,595 | 1,800 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,337 | 4,898 |
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| Without rent one person | 645 | 632 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,823 | 2,131 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 717.31 | 1,137.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,472.12 | 1,656.36 |
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| Food person | 516 | 628 |
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| Food family | 1,205 | 1,301 |
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| Transport person | 57.48 | 68 |
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| Transport family | 170.79 | 198.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.99 years | 68.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Napier | Lower Hutt |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.84 | 16.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.77 | 65.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.64 | 10.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.91 | 6.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.09 | 4.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.96 | 2.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Napier | Lower Hutt |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 634.9 | 1,506.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 473.61 | 792.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,805.48 | 3,217.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,061.6 | 1,177.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.13 | 121.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 193.64 | 185.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.37 | 48.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Napier | Lower Hutt |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.45 | 6.23 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,869 | 7,331 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,641 | 5,747 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.89 | 2.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.67% | 60.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.56 | 23.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.96 | 1.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Napier | Lower Hutt |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 1.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.79 | 2.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.53 | 8.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.21 | 8.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.71 | 11.02 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.63 | 12.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 2.16 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 0.77 |
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Other
| Item | Napier | Lower Hutt |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.9 | 43.62 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.67 | 10.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.6 | 35.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.55 | 14.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 71.54 | 67.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.26 | 149.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 792.27 | 754.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,300 | 9,623 |
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