Cost of Living in Napier
Summary of cost of living in Napier, New Zealand:
- Rent in Napier is, on average, 21.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 33.00 NZ$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 165.00 NZ$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 17.00 NZ$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 NZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.00 NZ$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.00 NZ$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.90 NZ$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.00 NZ$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.84 NZ$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.43 NZ$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.40 NZ$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 10.20 NZ$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.17 NZ$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.92 NZ$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.30 NZ$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.86 NZ$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.31 NZ$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.87 NZ$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.31 NZ$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.42 NZ$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.65 NZ$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.32 NZ$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.10 NZ$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.99 NZ$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.11 NZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.42 NZ$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 33.75 NZ$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 NZ$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 NZ$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 NZ$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.76 NZ$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 44,990.00 NZ$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 42,326.67 NZ$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 327.50 NZ$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 62.00 NZ$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 79.75 NZ$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 63.33 NZ$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 19.00 NZ$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 NZ$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,250.00 NZ$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 187.50 NZ$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 100.00 NZ$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 170.00 NZ$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 210.00 NZ$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,135.00 NZ$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,886.50 NZ$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,001.00 NZ$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,638.75 NZ$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 269.42 NZ$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 241.55 NZ$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,386.31 NZ$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.54 | |
Prices in Napier
This city had 16 entries in the past 12 months by 3 different contributors.
Last update: 13 December 2025
Last update: 13 December 2025
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