What does groceries cost in Palmerston North?

Basic groceries in Palmerston North cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($5), chicken breast (1kg) ($7), apples (1kg) ($2), bananas (1kg) ($2).

What does dining out cost in Palmerston North?

Dining out in Palmerston North: inexpensive meal ($10), mid-range restaurant meal ($56), local beer ($6), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Palmerston North?

Average monthly rent in Palmerston North: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($715), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($665), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($1357), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1093).

What does transportation cost in Palmerston North?

Transportation costs in Palmerston North: public transport ticket ($2.00), monthly transport pass ($32.80), taxi starting fare ($2.27), gasoline per liter ($1.43).

What does utilities cost in Palmerston North?

Monthly utilities in Palmerston North: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($113), mobile phone plan ($30), internet ($45).

What does entertainment cost in Palmerston North?

Entertainment costs in Palmerston North: gym membership ($39), movie ticket ($15).

What does personal care cost in Palmerston North?

Personal care items in Palmerston North: toothpaste ($3), haircut ($12), deodorant ($3), shampoo ($3).

What does clothing cost in Palmerston North?

Clothing prices in Palmerston North: jeans ($56), dress ($35), sneakers ($86), leather shoes ($89).

What does healthcare cost in Palmerston North?

Healthcare costs in Palmerston North: cold medicine ($6), antibiotics ($3), doctor visit ($32).

What does education cost in Palmerston North?

Education costs in Palmerston North: preschool (monthly) ($762), international school (monthly) ($5871).

What does other expenses cost in Palmerston North?

Costs in Palmerston North include: averageSalary ($2481), tv ($326), microwave ($141), laundryDetergent ($5), cleaning ($14).

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New Zealand

Palmerston North

Manawatu-Whanganui Region

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City Guide

81,500 people • 3:14 PM

Lifestyle

Street Cleanliness

Excellent

Food Scene

Good

Coffee Culture

Good

Nightlife

Good

Work

Power Reliability

Excellent

Work Cafés

Good

Coworking

Good

Nature

Green Spaces

Excellent

Nearby Beach

Nearby Mountains

Community

Nomad Community

Poor

Cost of Living

Total

$3,369

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$266

Food Outside

$387

Base Cost

$62

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Weather

23/06/2026

Air Quality

Good

16/500

Forecast

🌧️

14°C

9°C

Feels like: 13°C

Monthly Weather Trends

Monthly Air Quality

WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

175.85 Mbps

Max

968.26 Mbps

Min

2.41 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

79.72 Mbps

Max

1,331.40 Mbps

Min

0.32 Mbps

Latency

9 ms

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Safety

5/10 - Moderate

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Moderate

Safety Index

Moderate

Crime Index

Moderate

Mobility

Walkability

Excellent

Public Transit

Okay

Bikeability

Excellent

Communities

1 communities

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