Cost of living
Palmerston North compared to Kapiti Coast
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Overview comparison
Palmerston NorthKapiti Coast
Consumer prices in Kapiti Coast are roughly 46% higher than in Palmerston North.
Cost of living
| Item | Palmerston North | Kapiti Coast |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,478 | 1,936 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,774 | 5,107 |
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| Without rent one person | 770 | 741 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,823 | 2,133 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 627.97 | 1,331.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,097.38 | 2,893.95 |
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| Food person | 648 | 554 |
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| Food family | 1,475 | 1,482 |
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| Transport person | 45.41 | 118.06 |
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| Transport family | 174.8 | 334.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.69 years | 75.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Palmerston North | Kapiti Coast |
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| Lunch Menu | 15 | 14.74 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.56 | 76.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.65 | 10.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.4 | 6.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.89 | 3.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.21 | 2.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Palmerston North | Kapiti Coast |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 767.34 | 1,502.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 418.76 | 1,037.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,729.31 | 2,226.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 790.06 | 2,504.76 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.07 | 108.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.47 | 148.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.38 | 48.91 |
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Transportation
| Item | Palmerston North | Kapiti Coast |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.51 | 5.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,435 | 6,994 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,847 | 6,271 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.2 | 2.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.08% | 148.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.2 | 15.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.91 | 2.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Palmerston North | Kapiti Coast |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.28 | 1.48 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.26 | 2.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.76 | 7.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.69 | 11.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.96 | 11.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.33 | 13.77 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.78 | 2.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 1.03 |
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Other
| Item | Palmerston North | Kapiti Coast |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.32 | 42.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.09 | 14.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.26 | 31.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.73 | 16.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.56 | 87.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.96 | 105.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 796.18 | 959.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,855 | 15,203 |
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