Cost of living in Dallas, Texas, United States vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (NZ$20) | NZ$19 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (NZ$12) | NZ$11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.10 (NZ$4.34) | NZ$6 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (NZ$0.99) | NZ$1.92 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.95 (NZ$2.73) | NZ$6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.31 (NZ$3.23) | NZ$4.83 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.02 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.07 (NZ$4.29) | NZ$3.93 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (NZ$2.36) | NZ$3.71 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (NZ$3.94) | NZ$4.19 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (NZ$19) | NZ$19 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.79 (NZ$2.51) | NZ$3.00 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.28 (NZ$1.79) | NZ$2.80 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,831 (NZ$2,563) | NZ$1,742 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,366 (NZ$1,913) | NZ$1,441 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (NZ$235) | NZ$248 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,443 (NZ$2,020) | NZ$1,281 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,092 (NZ$1,529) | NZ$1,046 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $125 (NZ$175) | NZ$222 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (NZ$61) | NZ$68 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $258 (NZ$361) | NZ$676 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (NZ$126) | NZ$244 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$10 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (NZ$34) | NZ$20 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (NZ$66) | NZ$112 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (NZ$55) | NZ$54 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (NZ$114) | NZ$143 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (NZ$135) | NZ$154 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,994 (NZ$32,189) | NZ$35,100 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (NZ$0.75) | NZ$2.11 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (NZ$119) | NZ$80 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (NZ$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.51 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (NZ$37) | NZ$22 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (NZ$146) | NZ$40 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.94 (NZ$8) | NZ$10 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (NZ$4.16) | NZ$4.25 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.24 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.90 (NZ$4.06) | NZ$2.28 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$3.03 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (NZ$34) | NZ$27 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (NZ$56) | NZ$41 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (NZ$36) | NZ$29 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (NZ$255) | NZ$65 | + 293% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (NZ$106) | NZ$90 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$13 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.91 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (NZ$573) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (NZ$0.49) | NZ$1.32 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (NZ$54) | NZ$67 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$25 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 517 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least NZ$5,932 ($4,238) in Dallas, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$5,700 in Whangarei.
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