Cost of living
Waikato compared to Rotorua
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Overview comparison
WaikatoRotorua
Consumer prices in Waikato are roughly 51% higher than in Rotorua.
Cost of living
| Item | Waikato | Rotorua |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,036 | 1,245 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,726 | 2,812 |
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| Without rent one person | 986 | 736 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,143 | 1,721 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,398.84 | 647.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,256.72 | 1,092.44 |
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| Food person | 677 | 423 |
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| Food family | 1,698 | 1,261 |
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| Transport person | 249.89 | 66.12 |
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| Transport family | 746.54 | 190.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.71 years | 74.7 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Waikato | Rotorua |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.3 | 12.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.68 | 54.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.13 | 9.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.58 | 4.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.37 | 2.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.44 | 2.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Waikato | Rotorua |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,100.85 | 718.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,123.75 | 533.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,098.59 | 1,289.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,474.58 | 725.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.15 | 65.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 139.36 | 76.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.15 | 44.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Waikato | Rotorua |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.12 | 5.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,039 | 4,196 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 8,110 | 4,142 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.92 | 1.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 112.04% | 61.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 24.55 | 17.11 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.1 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Waikato | Rotorua |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 1.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.67 | 1.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 7.5 | 6.32 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.34 | 7.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.58 | 8.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.64 | 12.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 | 2.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 0.79 |
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Other
| Item | Waikato | Rotorua |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.5 | 41.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.28 | 11.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.3 | 37.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.96 | 8.45 |
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| Brand Jeans | 81.69 | 72.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.35 | 78.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,032.13 | 948.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,627 | 6,014 |
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