Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Avarua instead of Adamstown, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Adamstown
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Avarua
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? | ?? | |
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$8.96
NZ$15.84
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.39
NZ$4.22
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.79
NZ$3.17
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Adamstown
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Avarua
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$3.52
NZ$6.23
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.97
NZ$10.56
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.78
NZ$11.99
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$5.08
NZ$8.98
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.79
NZ$6.71
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.35
NZ$2.39
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.81
NZ$1.44
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.63
NZ$2.87
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$4.33
NZ$7.66
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.35
NZ$2.39
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.08
NZ$1.92
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Adamstown
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Avarua
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? | ?? | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Adamstown
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Avarua
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? | ?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$155.28
NZ$274.53
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$155.28
NZ$274.53
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$91.34
NZ$161.49
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Adamstown
|
Avarua
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? | ?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Adamstown
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Avarua
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$4.48
NZ$7.92
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.58
NZ$6.34
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? | ?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Adamstown
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Avarua
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$66.89
NZ$118.26
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? | ?? | |
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? | ?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$73.46
NZ$129.88
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