Cost of living in North Shore
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.93
NZ$25.47
|
$8.96
-
$29.86
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.96
NZ$15.28
|
$7.17
-
$9.56
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.19
NZ$3.74
|
$1.19
-
$2.39
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.82
NZ$3.11
|
$1.19
-
$2.39
|
North Shore - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.01
NZ$3.43
|
$1.12
-
$2.39
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.15
NZ$7.08
|
$2.68
-
$5.97
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.35
NZ$10.84
|
$4.07
-
$7.87
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.78
NZ$11.57
|
$3.58
-
$8.96
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.40
NZ$7.51
|
$1.90
-
$5.96
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.22
NZ$2.08
|
$0.62
-
$1.35
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
NZ$1.70
|
$0.81
-
$1.35
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.37
NZ$2.34
|
$0.75
-
$1.89
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.08
NZ$3.55
|
$0.81
-
$3.25
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
NZ$1.73
|
$0.54
-
$1.08
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.82
NZ$1.39
|
$0.48
-
$1.08
|
North Shore - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.51
NZ$11.11
|
$5.52
-
$6.78
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$64.20
NZ$109.51
|
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,173.26
NZ$46,351.01
|
$22,096.94
-
$38,812.98
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.54
NZ$21.39
|
$8.96
-
$41.81
|
North Shore - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.21
NZ$83.93
|
$41.81
-
$59.72
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,049.41
NZ$1,790.03
|
$332.95
-
$1,493.04
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$791.41
NZ$1,349.95
|
$243.36
-
$1,175.32
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$113.32
NZ$193.30
|
$73.07
-
$146.14
|
North Shore - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$607.96
NZ$1,037.04
|
$439.55
-
$1,194.43
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,555.43
NZ$16,299.26
|
$7,166.58
-
$17,916.44
|
North Shore - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.17
NZ$12.22
|
$3.58
-
$8.96
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.35
NZ$5.72
|
$2.39
-
$4.18
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$23.89
NZ$40.75
|
$21.20
-
$24.43
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$23.89
NZ$40.75
|
$11.94
-
$35.83
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.94
NZ$20.37
|
$9.56
-
$14.93
|
North Shore - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.45
NZ$121.88
|
$35.83
-
$83.61
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$47.51
NZ$81.03
|
$35.24
-
$89.58
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$94.36
NZ$160.96
|
$59.72
-
$137.36
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$97.05
NZ$165.54
|
$47.78
-
$160.65
|
North Shore - Cost of clothing
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