Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (NZ$19) | NZ$19 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.85 (NZ$4.00) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (NZ$1.02) | NZ$2.27 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.21 (NZ$3.10) | NZ$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (NZ$5.46) | NZ$6 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.64 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (NZ$3.84) | NZ$3.39 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (NZ$1.86) | NZ$3.65 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.42 (NZ$3.39) | NZ$4.31 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.51 (NZ$2.11) | NZ$3.77 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (NZ$2.95) | NZ$2.27 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,399 (NZ$1,959) | NZ$3,068 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $880 (NZ$1,233) | NZ$2,605 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (NZ$250) | NZ$279 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $928 (NZ$1,299) | NZ$2,393 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $588 (NZ$824) | NZ$1,893 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (NZ$161) | NZ$183 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (NZ$48) | NZ$80 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $275 (NZ$384) | NZ$753 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (NZ$145) | NZ$234 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$12 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (NZ$21) | NZ$28 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (NZ$52) | NZ$112 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (NZ$52) | NZ$68 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (NZ$116) | NZ$182 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (NZ$130) | NZ$213 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 60% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,702 (NZ$31,793) | NZ$35,093 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (NZ$0.82) | NZ$2.12 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (NZ$62) | NZ$213 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (NZ$19) | NZ$30 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$14 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (NZ$15) | NZ$5.22 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (NZ$119) | NZ$62 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (NZ$4.38) | NZ$7 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (NZ$3.99) | NZ$3.47 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (NZ$2.35) | NZ$4.03 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (NZ$21) | NZ$38 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (NZ$46) | NZ$64 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (NZ$32) | NZ$36 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (NZ$207) | NZ$216 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (NZ$82) | NZ$135 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (NZ$12) | NZ$17 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.38 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.07 (NZ$5.71) | NZ$11 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (NZ$607) | NZ$689 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (NZ$0.79) | NZ$0.32 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (NZ$61) | NZ$81 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$34 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 479 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,351 ($3,821) in Akron, Ohio.
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