| Newark | Whangarei | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 4.55 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 8.67 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.33 | USD 2.60 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 147.42 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 780.44 |