- Cost of Living
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Sydney
- Auckland
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Sydney (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand)
| Food | 20% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$17.78 (NZ$21) | NZ$19.46 | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$8.44 (NZ$10.15) | NZ$9.49 | 7% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.56 (NZ$7.90) | NZ$8.50 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.96 (NZ$2.36) | NZ$2.66 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.78 (NZ$5.75) | NZ$4.20 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.84 (NZ$7.02) | NZ$5.75 | 22% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6.74 (NZ$8.11) | NZ$5.77 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.28 (NZ$5.14) | NZ$3.45 | 49% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.14 (NZ$4.99) | NZ$3.92 | 27% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$4.38 (NZ$5.27) | NZ$3.17 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (NZ$25) | NZ$17.26 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.58 (NZ$4.30) | NZ$3.00 | 43% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.56 (NZ$3.07) | NZ$2.57 | 20% |
| Housing | 80% | ||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$2,668 (NZ$3,208) | NZ$1,593 | 101% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$169 (NZ$203) | NZ$183 | 11% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$53 (NZ$64) | NZ$57 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$803 (NZ$965) | NZ$921 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$183 (NZ$221) | NZ$242 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10.83 (NZ$13.02) | NZ$6.49 | 101% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (NZ$36) | NZ$18.13 | 100% |
| Clothes | 15% | ||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$115 (NZ$138) | NZ$130 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$80 (NZ$96) | NZ$81 | 19% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$148 (NZ$178) | NZ$156 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$127 (NZ$153) | NZ$132 | 16% |
| Transportation | 39% | ||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,208 (NZ$41,143) | NZ$37,417 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (NZ$1.77) | NZ$2.16 | 18% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 (NZ$166) | NZ$101 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (NZ$30) | NZ$23 | 31% |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$11.76 (NZ$14.15) | NZ$17.00 | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7.70 (NZ$9.26) | NZ$9.02 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 (NZ$5.46) | NZ$4.27 | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6.32 (NZ$7.60) | NZ$5.77 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.94 (NZ$4.74) | NZ$2.89 | 64% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.88 (NZ$4.67) | NZ$3.17 | 48% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (NZ$34) | NZ$25 | 37% |
| Entertainment | 24% | ||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$49 (NZ$58) | NZ$49 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (NZ$43) | NZ$32 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$219 (NZ$263) | NZ$107 | 147% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$123 (NZ$148) | NZ$107 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16.28 (NZ$19.58) | NZ$13.67 | 43% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.82 (NZ$4.59) | NZ$4.32 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$5.93 (NZ$7.14) | NZ$7.57 | 6% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$168 (NZ$201) | NZ$237 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.70 (NZ$0.84) | NZ$0.65 | 29% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$88 (NZ$106) | NZ$92 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$16.89 (NZ$20) | NZ$17.36 | 17% |
| TOTAL | 40% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,698 prices entered by 842 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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