Cost of living in Wanganui
Wanganui, New Zealand
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Cost of living in Wanganui vs. New Zealand overall average
Wanganui is 2.5% cheaper than New Zealand overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.8% less in Wanganui
- Groceries
-
pay 10.4% less in Wanganui
- Transportation
-
pay 7.8% more in Wanganui
- Housing
-
pay 4.7% less in Wanganui
- Childcare
-
pay 13.3% more in Wanganui
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 13.2% less in Wanganui
- Clothing
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pay 7.5% less in Wanganui
The cost of childcare and transportation in Wanganui are more expensive than in New Zealand. Expenses including entertainment and sports, groceries, clothing, housing, and restaurants are lower in Wanganui.
Wanganui Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.14
NZ$22.98
|
$8.96
-
$14.93
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.36
NZ$14.63
|
$8.36
-
$9.14
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.37
NZ$4.14
|
$1.79
-
$2.99
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.69
NZ$2.96
|
$1.19
-
$3.58
|
Wanganui - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.37
NZ$2.40
|
$0.71
-
$3.58
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.68
NZ$4.69
|
$1.49
-
$5.97
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.58
NZ$11.51
|
$4.52
-
$9.04
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.29
NZ$9.26
|
$2.87
-
$7.17
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.66
NZ$6.40
|
$1.63
-
$5.96
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.68
NZ$1.18
|
$0.27
-
$1.35
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.95
NZ$1.66
|
$0.81
-
$1.90
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.35
NZ$2.37
|
$0.81
-
$2.17
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.44
NZ$4.26
|
$1.63
-
$3.25
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.90
NZ$1.57
|
$0.54
-
$3.25
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.88
NZ$1.54
|
$0.40
-
$2.17
|
Wanganui - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.21
NZ$10.86
|
$5.88
-
$6.78
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$23,285.40
NZ$40,733.66
|
$23,285.40
-
$23,888.58
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.29
NZ$40.74
|
$16.12
-
$29.86
|
Wanganui - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.55
NZ$86.69
|
$43.60
-
$59.12
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,206.28
NZ$2,110.18
|
$836.10
-
$1,672.20
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$716.66
NZ$1,253.66
|
$238.89
-
$1,194.43
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$69.78
NZ$122.07
|
$46.58
-
$114.17
|
Wanganui - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$358.33
NZ$626.83
|
$358.33
-
$358.33
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,916.44
NZ$31,341.62
|
$11,944.29
-
$23,888.58
|
Wanganui - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.75
NZ$8.31
|
$3.58
-
$7.76
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.28
NZ$5.75
|
$2.39
-
$8.17
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$23.89
NZ$41.79
|
$22.69
-
$41.81
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.17
NZ$12.54
|
$5.97
-
$14.93
|
Wanganui - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$65.69
NZ$114.92
|
$29.86
-
$89.58
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.82
NZ$62.66
|
$23.86
-
$59.12
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.97
NZ$160.89
|
$59.72
-
$232.91
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$101.53
NZ$177.60
|
$29.86
-
$149.30
|
Wanganui - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in New Zealand
to see the average cost of cities throughout New Zealand, like
Wellington,
Christchurch,
Napier,
Invercargill,
New Plymouth,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in New Zealand compared to Wanganui.
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