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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Cost of Living in Palmerston North

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Last updated:June 23, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.42

Bananas 1kg

$2.16

Beef 1kg

$11.46

Bread 500g

$1.40

Chicken Breast 1kg

$7.42

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$18.88

Coca-Cola 2L

$1.71

Domestic Beer 500mL

$2.43

Eggs (12)

$4.78

Imported Beer 330mL

$3.01

Lettuce 1kg

$2.20

Local Cheese 1kg

$5.86

Milk 1L

$1.42

Onions 1kg

$1.55

Oranges 1kg

$2.67

Potatoes 1kg

$2.23

Rice 1kg

$1.70

Tomatoes 1kg

$3.88

Water 1.5L

$0.85

Wine Bottle

$10.79

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$6.15

Coffee

$3.26

Inexpensive Meal

$9.64

Mid-Range Meal

$55.66

Soda (Restaurant)

$2.37

Water

$1.86

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$715.47

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$664.70

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$1,357.20

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,093.10

Transportation

Car

$19,735.00

Gasoline 1L

$1.43

Monthly Pass

$32.80

One-way Ticket

$2.00

Taxi (per km)

$1.86

Taxi Start

$2.27

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$17.16

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$108.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$112.95

Internet

$45.02

Phone Plan

$30.48

Entertainment

Cinema

$15.22

Gym

$39.33

Tennis Court

$18.12

Personal Care

Deodorant

$3.17

Haircut

$12.00

Shampoo

$2.88

Toilet Paper

$2.73

Toothpaste

$2.61

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$35.38

Jeans

$55.65

Leather Shoes

$88.84

Sneakers

$85.72

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$3.14

Cold Medicine

$5.53

Doctor Visit

$32.00

Education

International School

$5,871.46

Preschool

$762.04

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$2,481.48

Cleaning

$14.00

Laundry Detergent

$5.33

Microwave

$141.00

$326.00

Total Monthly Cost

$3,369

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,655

Median rent based on analysis of 44 apartments in June

Minimum$1,312

Maximum$4,716

Groceries

$266

Food Outside

$387

Base Cost

$62

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