Cost of living
Wanaka compared to Nelson
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Nelson are roughly 21% higher than in Wanaka.
Cost of living
| Item | Wanaka | Nelson |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,675 | 1,764 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,293 | 4,102 |
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| Without rent one person | 650 | 789 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,746 | 2,215 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,121.28 | 875.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,058.1 | 1,403.66 |
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| Food person | 456 | 546 |
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| Food family | 1,434 | 1,491 |
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| Transport person | 73.48 | 71.79 |
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| Transport family | 165.7 | 193.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.8 years | 76.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wanaka | Nelson |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.95 | 17.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 55.87 | 74.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.97 | 10.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.84 | 4.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.17 | 3.56 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.29 | 2.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wanaka | Nelson |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,180.78 | 1,206.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,146.92 | 597.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,266.17 | 1,610.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,041.61 | 1,135.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.2 | 52.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.97 | 108.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51 | 60.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wanaka | Nelson |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.06 | 8.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,137 | 4,663 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,201 | 3,837 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.24 | 2.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 101.22% | 78.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.61 | 19.19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.55 | 1.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wanaka | Nelson |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 2.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.18 | 1.73 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.92 | 6.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.67 | 8.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.16 | 8.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.95 | 9.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.64 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Wanaka | Nelson |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.08 | 42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.13 | 7.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 33 | 34.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.51 | 12.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.77 | 72.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.26 | 113.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 631.15 | 385.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,802 | 21,487 |
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