Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 24% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 34% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (21 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (18 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.99 (2.74 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (9 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (10 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.63 (5.00 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$5.36 (7 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.65 (5.02 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$22 (30 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.04 (4.18 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.64 (2.26 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 22% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,903 (2,619 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,470 (2,024 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$290 (399 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,117 (1,537 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$953 (1,313 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$191 (263 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (112 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$577 (795 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$250 (344 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (13 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (32 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 328% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 25% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$99 (137 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$61 (84 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (216 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$150 (207 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 34% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,997 (48,182 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.21 (3.05 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$66 (91 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 12 FJ$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 16% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (15 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.57 (8 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$45 (62 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (10 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.62 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.00 (4.13 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.02 (5.53 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$22 (30 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 4% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Palmerston North | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$57 (79 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 16 FJ$ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40 FJ$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 93 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 14 FJ$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 7 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6 FJ$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,870 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.17 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 63 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 9 FJ$ | - | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 19 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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