Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand

Summary of cost of living in Auckland

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: NZ$9,321
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: NZ$5,344
  • Auckland is the 2nd most expensive city in Oceania (2 out of 11)
  • Cost of living in Auckland is more expensive than in 83% of cities in the World (25 out of 144)
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List of prices in Auckland
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district NZ$27
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) NZ$17
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast NZ$8
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk NZ$2.79
12 eggs, large NZ$12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes NZ$8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese NZ$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples NZ$4.78
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes NZ$3.88
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket NZ$7
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality NZ$20
2 liters of coca-cola NZ$4.32
Bread for 2 people for 1 day NZ$3.12
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area NZ$4,468
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area NZ$3,395
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat NZ$219
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area NZ$2,510
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area NZ$1,989
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio NZ$173
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) NZ$81
40” flat screen tv NZ$708
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) NZ$224
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) NZ$17
Hourly rate for cleaning help NZ$34
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) NZ$142
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) NZ$91
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) NZ$194
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes NZ$225
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new NZ$46,556
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas NZ$2.84
Monthly ticket public transport NZ$202
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) NZ$30
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) NZ$17
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) NZ$5.63
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) NZ$72
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) NZ$9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) NZ$5.91
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) NZ$7
4 rolls of toilet paper NZ$2.56
Tube of toothpaste NZ$4.08
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city NZ$40
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub NZ$91
2 tickets to the movies NZ$46
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) NZ$290
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert NZ$141
1 cocktail drink in downtown club NZ$22
Cappuccino in expat area of the city NZ$6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) NZ$12
Ipad wi-fi 128gb NZ$982
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) NZ$0.39
1 month of gym membership in business district NZ$68
1 package of marlboro cigarettes NZ$41
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 209 prices entered by 25 different people.
Latest price update: April 29, 2025

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Auckland position in our World Ranking

the world
25th
out of 144
oceania
2nd
out of 11

Cheapest and most expensive products in Auckland compared to other cities:

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