Cost of living
Southland compared to Manawatu
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Overview comparison
SouthlandManawatu
Consumer prices in Manawatu are roughly 1% higher than in Southland.
Cost of living
| Item | Southland | Manawatu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,809 | 2,039 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,511 | 5,363 |
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| Without rent one person | 928 | 957 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,552 | 2,746 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,303.2 | 1,273.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,161.7 | 2,520.25 |
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| Food person | 567 | 470 |
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| Food family | 1,722 | 1,365 |
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| Transport person | 267.64 | 133.74 |
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| Transport family | 537.79 | 325.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.07 years | 71.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southland | Manawatu |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.91 | 14.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.7 | 66.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.82 | 7.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.44 | 9.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.41 | 3.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.39 | 2.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southland | Manawatu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,145.71 | 1,359.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,162.39 | 995.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,205.66 | 2,439.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,730 | 2,106.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.3 | 127.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.94 | 136.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.22 | 63.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southland | Manawatu |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.46 | 7.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,307 | 7,822 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,270 | 6,035 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.78 | 2.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 151.04% | 151.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.13 | 16.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.9 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southland | Manawatu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.97 | 2.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.21 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.23 | 6.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.2 | 10.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.65 | 10.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.14 | 16.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.47 | 2.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Southland | Manawatu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.49 | 40.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.84 | 12.13 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.73 | 35.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.41 | 18.1 |
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| Brand Jeans | 96.33 | 89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 123.23 | 130.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 897.28 | 971.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,172 | 15,681 |
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