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Palmerston North, New Zealand 🇳🇿
#1462
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Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$850.00
$1,600.00
$75.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$60.00
$90.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$350.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$200.00
$12.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$250.00
$0.00
|
Tourists typically use travel insurance separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or occasional fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$1,760.00
$3,770.00
$155.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup