Cost of living comparison
Somerset is 44.2% more expensive than Wellington.
- Restaurants
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pay 19.9% more in Somerset
- Groceries
-
pay 43.8% more in Somerset
- Transportation
-
pay 12.0% less in Somerset
- Housing
-
pay 45.1% more in Somerset
- Childcare
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pay 3.1 times more in Somerset
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.7% more in Somerset
- Clothing
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pay 1.5% less in Somerset
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Somerset are more expensive than in Wellington. Expenses including transportation and clothing are lower in Somerset. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Somerset.
If you lived in Somerset instead of Wellington, you would:
pay 19.9% more for restaurants
|
Wellington
|
Somerset
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.93
NZ$26.85
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.96
NZ$16.11
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.57
NZ$4.63
|
$2.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.15
NZ$3.87
|
$2.39
|
|
pay 43.8% more for groceries
|
Wellington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.96
NZ$3.53
|
$4.04
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.15
NZ$7.46
|
$8.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.98
NZ$12.55
|
$4.08
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.84
NZ$12.30
|
$4.23
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.06
NZ$9.10
|
$6.82
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.40
NZ$2.51
|
$3.25
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.09
NZ$1.96
|
$1.04
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
NZ$2.65
|
$2.42
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.61
NZ$4.69
|
$2.70
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.01
NZ$1.82
|
$1.24
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.84
NZ$1.51
|
$1.66
|
|
pay 12.0% less for transportation
|
Wellington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.42
NZ$11.54
|
$3.45
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$127.57
NZ$229.39
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,339.84
NZ$61,751.20
|
$30,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.22
NZ$32.75
|
$22.40
|
|
pay 45.1% more for housing
|
Wellington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.27
NZ$97.59
|
$57.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,487.35
NZ$2,674.60
|
$2,600.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,335.17
NZ$2,400.96
|
$2,650.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$134.11
NZ$241.16
|
$136.26
|
|
pay 3.1 times more for childcare
|
Wellington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$871.44
NZ$1,567.05
|
$1,366.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,649.75
NZ$22,747.26
|
$59,000.00
|
|
pay 2.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Wellington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.17
NZ$12.89
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.41
NZ$6.14
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$24.46
NZ$43.98
|
$11.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$39.85
NZ$71.66
|
$35.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.24
NZ$22.02
|
$15.00
|
|
pay 1.5% less for clothing
|
Wellington
|
Somerset
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$75.78
NZ$136.27
|
$68.92
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.09
NZ$99.07
|
$45.62
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$119.44
NZ$214.79
|
$107.85
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$129.60
NZ$233.04
|
$168.36
|
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