Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
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| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | 7% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | 27% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.57 (NZ$3.59) | NZ$8 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.73 (NZ$1.02) | NZ$2.16 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.21 (NZ$3.09) | NZ$7 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.90 (NZ$5.45) | NZ$6 | 12% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.64 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.75 (NZ$3.83) | NZ$3.90 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.33 (NZ$1.86) | NZ$3.13 | 41% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.42 (NZ$3.38) | NZ$4.22 | 20% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.51 (NZ$2.11) | NZ$3.71 | 43% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.10 (NZ$2.94) | NZ$2.27 | 30% |
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,364 (NZ$1,905) | NZ$3,054 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $895 (NZ$1,250) | NZ$2,639 | 53% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $178 (NZ$249) | NZ$309 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $928 (NZ$1,296) | NZ$2,363 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $588 (NZ$822) | NZ$2,102 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $115 (NZ$160) | NZ$197 | 19% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $34 (NZ$48) | NZ$76 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $275 (NZ$383) | NZ$734 | 48% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $109 (NZ$152) | NZ$243 | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$12 | 13% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $17 (NZ$23) | NZ$28 | 17% |
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $36 (NZ$50) | NZ$117 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $38 (NZ$53) | NZ$67 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $83 (NZ$116) | NZ$192 | 40% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $93 (NZ$130) | NZ$228 | 43% |
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 60% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,702 (NZ$31,704) | NZ$34,283 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.59 (NZ$0.82) | NZ$2.06 | 60% |
| 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 | 36% |
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | 28% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $11 (NZ$15) | NZ$5.55 | 173% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $85 (NZ$118) | NZ$64 | 85% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.13 (NZ$4.37) | NZ$7 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.75 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.85 (NZ$3.97) | NZ$3.92 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.68 (NZ$2.34) | NZ$3.83 | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $14 (NZ$20) | NZ$37 | 45% |
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $34 (NZ$47) | NZ$61 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 (NZ$34) | NZ$35 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $148 (NZ$207) | NZ$232 | 11% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $56 (NZ$78) | NZ$129 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | 34% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.50 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.07 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.07 (NZ$5.69) | NZ$12 | 51% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $433 (NZ$605) | NZ$689 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.56 (NZ$0.78) | NZ$0.33 | 138% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $43 (NZ$60) | NZ$80 | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$34 | 73% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,700 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,392 ($3,861) in Akron, Ohio.