Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States vs Tauranga, New Zealand
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (NZ$20) | NZ$16 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.70 (NZ$5.16) | NZ$8 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (NZ$1.40) | NZ$2.02 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.54 (NZ$3.54) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (NZ$5.63) | NZ$4.40 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.69 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (NZ$4.84) | NZ$3.71 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (NZ$2.45) | NZ$3.48 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (NZ$4.00) | NZ$3.88 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (NZ$21) | NZ$14 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.19 (NZ$3.05) | NZ$3.21 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$2.49 | + 11% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,982 (NZ$2,761) | NZ$2,691 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,258 (NZ$1,752) | NZ$2,090 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (NZ$228) | NZ$200 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,371 (NZ$1,909) | NZ$1,626 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $955 (NZ$1,330) | NZ$1,470 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 (NZ$216) | NZ$232 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (NZ$77) | NZ$74 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | $338 (NZ$471) | NZ$578 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $159 (NZ$222) | NZ$176 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (NZ$15) | NZ$12 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (NZ$28) | NZ$22 | + 30% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (NZ$65) | NZ$86 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (NZ$55) | NZ$73 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (NZ$129) | NZ$167 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (NZ$130) | NZ$162 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,262 (NZ$33,798) | NZ$39,529 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (NZ$0.84) | NZ$2.10 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (NZ$80) | NZ$115 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (NZ$21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (NZ$19) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (NZ$143) | NZ$44 | + 229% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (NZ$4.35) | NZ$5.57 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.95 (NZ$5.50) | NZ$5.96 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (NZ$4.61) | NZ$2.72 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (NZ$2.47) | NZ$3.43 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (NZ$30) | NZ$23 | + 34% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (NZ$69) | NZ$53 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (NZ$37) | NZ$34 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $285 (NZ$397) | NZ$235 | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (NZ$104) | NZ$122 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$16 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.87 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.32 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $402 (NZ$560) | NZ$913 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (NZ$0.57) | NZ$0.56 | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (NZ$44) | NZ$69 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$31 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,500 in Tauranga you would need to make just about NZ$7,781 ($5,586) in Tampa, Florida.
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