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Tauranga

New Zealand 🕒 3:36:02 PM (UTC+13 NZDT)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Tue Oct 13
21°C / 69°F
Low: 13°C / 56°F
Wed Oct 14
20°C / 67°F
Low: 12°C / 54°F
Thu Oct 15
18°C / 64°F
Low: 7°C / 45°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$1,062
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
8.2
Excellent
Fixed Internet
180
Ultra Fast (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population155,200
  • Region
  • ClimateTemperate Oceanic (Warm Summers / Mild Winters)
  • Elevation18 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)117.77 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)50.48 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)17.13 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1116.82 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1007.77 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1598.72 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1452.55 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre4853.26 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre2283.89 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)1.71 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.28 USD
  • Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)2.00 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)32.55 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.71 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)25688.02 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)22848.47 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)11.42 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant14.27 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)68.52 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)9.59 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)4.57 USD
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)3.33 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.45 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)1.83 USD
  • Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)1.83 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.44 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.90 USD
  • White Rice (1 kg)1.60 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)6.05 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)7.22 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)9.41 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)11.80 USD
  • Apples (1 kg)2.56 USD
  • Bananas (1 kg)2.02 USD
  • Oranges (1 kg)2.27 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)4.51 USD
  • Potatoes (1 kg)1.85 USD
  • Onions (1 kg)1.23 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)1.87 USD
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.98 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)8.56 USD
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)2.19 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)20.84 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership51.16 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child742.26 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child11419.44 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)66.42 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)88.97 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes116.72 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)26.87 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)38.07 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)3012.26 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$3.38
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