Tauranga

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☀ī¸ Weather Forecast

Mon Feb 23
21°C / 70°F
Low: 11°C / 52°F
Tue Feb 24
26°C / 78°F
Low: 13°C / 55°F
Wed Feb 25
22°C / 72°F
Low: 15°C / 59°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$1,070
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
9.5
Out of 10
Internet
132
Mbps Avg
ℹī¸ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population155,200
  • Region
  • ClimateTemperate
  • Elevation18 m

🛂 Immigration & Visas

Tourist Stay: 90 Days

Skilled Migrant Category Visa
For people with skills and qualifications. Requires meeting points criteria based on factors like age, qualifications, work experience, and an offer of skilled employment.
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo
Investor Visa
For individuals who can invest a significant amount of capital in New Zealand.
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo
Citizenship Path: Eligible after 5 years of residency. (Dual Citizenship Allowed)

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$143.46
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$51.45
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$12.08
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,181.44
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,070.31
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,691.23
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,512.04
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$476.97
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$224.46

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$1.57
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$2.42
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$3.40
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$34.43
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.63
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$27,174.44
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$23,664.70
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)$12.08

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$15.10
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$72.48
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$10.15
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$4.83
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$3.30
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)$3.58
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$1.93
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)$1.85
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.53
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.94
  • White Rice (1 lb)$0.73
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)$6.51
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)$3.90
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$4.20
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$5.42
  • Apples (1 lb)$1.21
  • Bananas (1 lb)$0.94
  • Oranges (1 lb)$1.11
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)$2.31
  • Potatoes (1 lb)$0.83
  • Onions (1 lb)$0.59
  • Lettuce (1 Head)$1.97
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)$1.17
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$9.06
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$2.07
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$22.95

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership$48.32
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$614.88
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$12,080.21
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$67.80
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$95.43
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes$98.15

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$29.54
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$29.19
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$3,207.79
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$3.68

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