Palmerston North travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Palmerston North

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Palmerston North for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 77 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 8.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1737* (2912 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 96 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3224* (5404 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 5026* (8414 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Palmerston North compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Palmerston North in 2024 is 5% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Palmerston North in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Palmerston North by expense type

Restaurant budget in Palmerston North

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Palmerston North is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 13 to $ 29)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 29 to $ 61)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.1/person
($ 7.9 to $ 19)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 3.7 to $ 9.1)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.2 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 7.2)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 4.2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 1.8 to $ 4.9)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Palmerston North

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Palmerston North is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 77/night
($ 77 to $ 168)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 73 to $ 116)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 68 to $ 223)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 83 to $ 163)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 116 to $ 116)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 193/month
($ 193 to $ 193)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 106/month
($ 72 to $ 250)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 96/month
($ 77 to $ 124)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 112/month
($ 86 to $ 156)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 162/month
($ 97 to $ 302)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Palmerston North

On average, the price of supermarket food in Palmerston North is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.9)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.4/12 eggs
($ 4.9 to $ 8)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 19)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 7.9)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Palmerston North

On average, the price of transport in Palmerston North is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 7.2)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.4
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Palmerston North

On average, budget for leisure activities in Palmerston North is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 9.1 to $ 16)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 16 to $ 19)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Palmerston North

On average, shopping budget in Palmerston North is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 21/pack
($ 19 to $ 31)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 44 to $ 98)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 31 to $ 91)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Auckland
Sydney → Auckland
Sydney → Auckland
$ 322
(fair price: $ 273)
Melbourne → Auckland
Melbourne → Auckland
Melbourne → Auckland
$ 345
(fair price: $ 298)
Los Angeles → Auckland
Los Angeles  → Auckland
Los Angeles  → Auckland
$ 1338
(fair price: $ 1097)
London → Auckland
London → Auckland
London → Auckland
$ 1332
(fair price: $ 1166)
New York City → Auckland
New York City → Auckland
New York City → Auckland
$ 1920
(fair price: $ 1607)
Dublin → Auckland
Dublin → Auckland
Dublin → Auckland
$ 1748
(fair price: $ 1417)



About this information on the cost of living in Palmerston North

The information about the cost of living in Palmerston North shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Palmerston North was updated on 30-10-2024.

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