Cost of living
Paraparaumu compared to Otago
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Overview comparison
ParaparaumuOtago
Consumer prices in Otago are roughly 22% higher than in Paraparaumu.
Cost of living
| Item | Paraparaumu | Otago |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,531 | 2,327 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,455 | 4,337 |
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| Without rent one person | 622 | 780 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,546 | 3,376 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 959.57 | 1,455.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,590.04 | 1,830.02 |
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| Food person | 561 | 668 |
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| Food family | 1,340 | 1,487 |
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| Transport person | 66.25 | 266.67 |
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| Transport family | 167.37 | 796.62 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.48 years | 84.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Paraparaumu | Otago |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.29 | 15.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 60.26 | 65.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.58 | 9.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.61 | 6.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.91 | 4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.42 | 2.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Paraparaumu | Otago |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 921.51 | 1,193.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 794.53 | 1,038.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,387.81 | 2,378.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,013.73 | 2,154.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.05 | 83.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.13 | 127.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.71 | 47.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Paraparaumu | Otago |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.77 | 7.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,992 | 8,055 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,216 | 6,201 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.33 | 2.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 73.51% | 112.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.52 | 17.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.7 | 1.79 |
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Groceries
| Item | Paraparaumu | Otago |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.89 | 2.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.44 | 6.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.87 | 8.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.58 | 10.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.09 | 12.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.5 | 2.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Paraparaumu | Otago |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.28 | 35.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.75 | 14.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.16 | 46.55 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.36 | 22.45 |
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| Brand Jeans | 71.33 | 74.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.02 | 112.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 821.44 | 864.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,458 | 13,822 |
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