Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 3% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 ($5.91) | $4.67 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.10 ($1.53) | $1.01 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 ($4.66) | $3.59 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 ($4.87) | $5.41 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 ($5.44) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.80 ($2.77) | $4.46 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 ($2.51) | $2.35 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.34 ($3.16) | $1.88 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 ($13) | $14 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.18 ($2.32) | $2.65 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.13 ($1.55) | $3.04 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 2% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$3,014 ($2,195) | $2,100 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,229 ($1,624) | $1,683 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$332 ($242) | $188 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,918 ($1,397) | $1,183 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,464 ($1,067) | $994 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$245 ($179) | $171 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$66 ($48) | $76 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$723 ($526) | $336 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$180 ($131) | $102 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$8 ($5.56) | $14 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 ($20) | $16 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 66% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$108 ($78) | $42 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 ($52) | $34 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 ($115) | $72 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$208 ($151) | $80 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 82% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,159 ($24,880) | $22,500 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.90 ($1.39) | $0.69 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 ($129) | $60 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$30 ($22) | $16 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 56% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 ($12) | $8 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 ($4.95) | $35 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$46 ($34) | $160 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$10 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 ($4.47) | $3.46 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$4.21 ($3.06) | $5.18 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.56 ($1.86) | $3.38 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 ($2.40) | $2.90 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 ($18) | $21 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 23% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$56 ($41) | $46 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 ($25) | $25 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$85 ($62) | $60 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$97 ($70) | $63 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 ($12) | $8 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.74 ($3.45) | $4.04 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 ($7) | $5.00 | + 36% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$260 ($189) | $124 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.50 ($0.36) | $0.15 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 ($45) | $66 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$26 ($19) | $10 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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