Cost of living
Southland compared to Timaru
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Overview comparison
SouthlandTimaru
Consumer prices in Southland are roughly 43% higher than in Timaru.
Cost of living
| Item | Southland | Timaru |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,809 | 1,762 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,511 | 3,864 |
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| Without rent one person | 928 | 823 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,552 | 2,208 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,303.2 | 1,075.36 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,161.7 | 1,141.87 |
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| Food person | 567 | 617 |
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| Food family | 1,722 | 1,495 |
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| Transport person | 267.64 | 66.09 |
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| Transport family | 537.79 | 177.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.07 years | 65.64 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southland | Timaru |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.91 | 10.85 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 88.7 | 69.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.82 | 11.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.44 | 7.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.41 | 3.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.39 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southland | Timaru |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,145.71 | 1,432.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,162.39 | 1,006.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,205.66 | 1,268.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,730 | 1,282.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.3 | 47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.94 | 103.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.22 | 58.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southland | Timaru |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.46 | 7.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,307 | 3,171 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,270 | 1,811 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.78 | 1.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 151.04% | 70.14% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.13 | 15.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.9 | 2.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southland | Timaru |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.97 | 1.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.21 | 1.85 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.23 | 5.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.2 | 7.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.65 | 11.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.14 | 14.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.47 | 2.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 0.89 |
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Other
| Item | Southland | Timaru |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.49 | 37.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.84 | 11.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.73 | 41.88 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.41 | 16.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 96.33 | 82.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 123.23 | 93.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 897.28 | 495.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,172 | 8,115 |
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