Cost of Living in Whangarei
Summary of cost of living in Whangarei, New Zealand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,722.4 (NZ$6,389.0), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,006.8 (NZ$1,728.0), excluding rent.
- Whangarei is 29.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Whangarei is, on average, 83.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | NZ$35.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | NZ$140.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | NZ$17.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | NZ$10.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | NZ$12.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | NZ$6.45 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | NZ$3.83 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | NZ$2.93 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | NZ$2.83 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | NZ$3.11 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | NZ$1.30 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | NZ$10.50 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | NZ$6.41 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | NZ$7.09 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | NZ$12.02 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | NZ$2.83 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | NZ$1.72 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | NZ$2.38 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | NZ$2.44 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | NZ$1.81 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | NZ$1.36 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | NZ$2.95 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | NZ$2.12 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | NZ$17.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | NZ$4.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | NZ$4.30 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | NZ$45.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | NZ$3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | NZ$230.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | NZ$6.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | NZ$4.59 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | NZ$24.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | NZ$2.74 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | NZ$75,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | NZ$38,996.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | NZ$209.75 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | NZ$65.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | NZ$86.25 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | NZ$62.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | NZ$5.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | NZ$18.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | NZ$1,250.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | NZ$127.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | NZ$58.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | NZ$125.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | NZ$167.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | NZ$745.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | NZ$740.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | NZ$1,220.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | NZ$1,012.50 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | NZ$710.84 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | NZ$539.86 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | NZ$4,276.80 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.36 | |
Prices in Whangarei
This city had 111 entries in the past 12 months by 7 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in North Shore | 93.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Auckland | 98.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Waitakere | 101.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manukau | 112.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pukekohe | 129.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Thames | 168.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 175.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 188.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Matamata | 197.54 miles |
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