Cost of living
Wanaka compared to Avarua (New Zealand)
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Overview comparison
WanakaAvarua (New Zealand)
Consumer prices in Wanaka are roughly 27% higher than in Avarua (New Zealand).
Cost of living
| Item | Wanaka | Avarua (New Zealand) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,675 | 1,197 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,293 | 2,373 |
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| Without rent one person | 650 | 682 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,746 | 2,433 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,121.28 | 387.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,058.1 | 584.65 |
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| Food person | 456 | 616 |
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| Food family | 1,434 | 1,377 |
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| Transport person | 73.48 | 66.89 |
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| Transport family | 165.7 | 188.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.8 years | 82.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wanaka | Avarua (New Zealand) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.95 | 7.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 55.87 | 49.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.97 | 11.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.84 | 4.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.17 | 4.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.29 | 2.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wanaka | Avarua (New Zealand) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,180.78 | 250.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,146.92 | 245.39 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,266.17 | 478.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,041.61 | 515.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.2 | 66.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.97 | 122.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51 | 67.43 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wanaka | Avarua (New Zealand) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.06 | 7.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,137 | 5,381 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,201 | 711 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.24 | 1.86 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 101.22% | 83.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.61 | 17.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.55 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wanaka | Avarua (New Zealand) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 2.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.18 | 3.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.92 | 6.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.67 | 12.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.16 | 8.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.95 | 10.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.64 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 1.75 |
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Other
| Item | Wanaka | Avarua (New Zealand) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.08 | 28.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.13 | 7.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 33 | 30.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.51 | 14.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.77 | 60.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.26 | 90.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 631.15 | 784.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,802 | 9,796 |
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