Cost of living in Maui (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand)
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| Food | + 103% | |||
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| Food in Maui (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Maui | Napier | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (NZ$38) | NZ$15 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (NZ$17) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (NZ$14) | NZ$8 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.07 (NZ$3.34) | NZ$1.96 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (NZ$13) | NZ$6 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (NZ$14) | NZ$8 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (NZ$10) | NZ$3.44 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.07 (NZ$4.95) | NZ$2.93 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.94 (NZ$10) | NZ$2.85 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (NZ$25) | NZ$14 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.67 (NZ$8) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.80 (NZ$8) | NZ$2.20 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Maui (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Maui | Napier | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,263 (NZ$6,872) | NZ$2,181 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,159 (NZ$5,093) | NZ$1,413 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (NZ$431) | NZ$327 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,654 (NZ$4,278) | NZ$1,317 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,995 (NZ$3,217) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $162 (NZ$260) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (NZ$100) | NZ$68 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $414 (NZ$667) | NZ$645 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (NZ$210) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (NZ$23) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (NZ$54) | NZ$19 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Maui (United States) is about the same as in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Maui | Napier | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (NZ$108) | NZ$97 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 (NZ$118) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (NZ$155) | NZ$172 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $170 (NZ$274) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Maui (United States) is about the same as in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Maui | Napier | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,530 (NZ$44,382) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (NZ$2.07) | NZ$2.15 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (NZ$69) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (NZ$42) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Maui (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Maui | Napier | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (NZ$19) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (NZ$27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $144 (NZ$232) | NZ$38 | + 506% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (NZ$15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.52 (NZ$9) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (NZ$12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (NZ$10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (NZ$3.36) | NZ$3.42 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (NZ$54) | NZ$20 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Maui (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Maui | Napier | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (NZ$94) | NZ$42 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (NZ$46) | NZ$29 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (NZ$198) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $124 (NZ$201) | NZ$80 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (NZ$24) | NZ$15 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (NZ$9) | NZ$4.73 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (NZ$694) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (NZ$0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (NZ$84) | NZ$55 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (NZ$20) | NZ$24 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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