Cost of living
Whanganui compared to Pukekohe
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Overview comparison
WhanganuiPukekohe
Consumer prices in Whanganui are roughly 12% higher than in Pukekohe.
Cost of living
| Item | Whanganui | Pukekohe |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,332 | 1,398 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,420 | 2,289 |
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| Without rent one person | 779 | 528 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,280 | 2,042 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 955.14 | 973.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,674.36 | 462.74 |
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| Food person | 504 | 479 |
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| Food family | 1,293 | 936 |
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| Transport person | 58.86 | 79.68 |
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| Transport family | 161.01 | 181.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.27 years | 74.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Whanganui | Pukekohe |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.26 | 7.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.7 | 39.44 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.5 | 6.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.68 | 5.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.67 | 2.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.87 | 0.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Whanganui | Pukekohe |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,298.17 | 1,225.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 794.75 | 1,098.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,488.37 | 455.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,547.74 | 368.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.31 | 79.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.55 | 123.4 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.94 | 37.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Whanganui | Pukekohe |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.08 | 7.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,307 | 6,939 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,804 | 6,554 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.41 | 2.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 73.13% | 100.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.57 | 15.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.61 | 1.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Whanganui | Pukekohe |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.07 | 0.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.28 | 0.6 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.84 | 7.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.81 | 8.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.56 | 9.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.22 | 11.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.44 | 2.02 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Whanganui | Pukekohe |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.73 | 47.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.33 | 9.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.9 | 30.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.71 | 17.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.65 | 75.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.13 | 87.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 437.85 | 746.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,575 | 11,774 |
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