Cost of living comparison
Naperville is 8.6% more expensive than Wellington.
- Restaurants
-
pay 14.4% more in Naperville
- Groceries
-
pay 5.0% less in Naperville
- Transportation
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pay 4.6% less in Naperville
- Housing
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pay 11.9% more in Naperville
- Childcare
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pay 54.9% more in Naperville
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 20.9% more in Naperville
- Clothing
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pay 32.6% less in Naperville
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and housing in Naperville are more expensive than in Wellington. Expenses including clothing, groceries, and transportation are lower in Naperville.
If you lived in Naperville instead of Wellington, you would:
pay 14.4% more for restaurants
|
Wellington
|
Naperville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.93
NZ$25.00
|
$15.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.96
NZ$15.00
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.57
NZ$4.31
|
$2.82
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.15
NZ$3.61
|
$2.45
|
|
pay 5.0% less for groceries
|
Wellington
|
Naperville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.96
NZ$3.29
|
$2.75
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.15
NZ$6.95
|
$3.86
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.98
NZ$11.69
|
$3.20
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.84
NZ$11.45
|
$4.67
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.06
NZ$8.47
|
$5.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.40
NZ$2.34
|
$2.60
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.09
NZ$1.83
|
$0.76
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
NZ$2.47
|
$1.36
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.61
NZ$4.37
|
$1.59
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.01
NZ$1.70
|
$0.57
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.84
NZ$1.40
|
$1.10
|
|
pay 4.6% less for transportation
|
Wellington
|
Naperville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.42
NZ$10.75
|
$3.74
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$127.57
NZ$213.59
|
$129.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,339.84
NZ$57,496.60
|
$24,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.22
NZ$30.50
|
$27.52
|
|
pay 11.9% more for housing
|
Wellington
|
Naperville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.27
NZ$90.86
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,487.35
NZ$2,490.32
|
$1,950.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,335.17
NZ$2,235.53
|
$1,683.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$134.11
NZ$224.54
|
$107.06
|
|
pay 54.9% more for childcare
|
Wellington
|
Naperville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$871.44
NZ$1,459.08
|
$1,350.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,649.75
NZ$21,180.00
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pay 20.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Wellington
|
Naperville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.17
NZ$12.00
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.41
NZ$5.72
|
$4.95
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$24.46
NZ$40.95
|
$8.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$39.85
NZ$66.72
|
$100.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.24
NZ$20.50
|
$11.00
|
|
pay 32.6% less for clothing
|
Wellington
|
Naperville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$75.78
NZ$126.88
|
$45.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.09
NZ$92.24
|
$36.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$119.44
NZ$199.99
|
$62.50
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$129.60
NZ$216.99
|
$118.50
|
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