Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (NZ$20) | NZ$20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (NZ$4.62) | NZ$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (NZ$1.35) | NZ$2.16 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.54 (NZ$4.92) | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.10 (NZ$4.31) | NZ$6 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (NZ$4.53) | NZ$3.90 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (NZ$1.97) | NZ$3.13 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (NZ$3.73) | NZ$4.22 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.59 (NZ$2.21) | NZ$3.71 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (NZ$2.43) | NZ$2.27 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,273 (NZ$1,769) | NZ$3,054 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,053 (NZ$1,464) | NZ$2,639 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (NZ$276) | NZ$309 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,153 (NZ$1,602) | NZ$2,363 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $791 (NZ$1,100) | NZ$2,102 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $123 (NZ$171) | NZ$197 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (NZ$72) | NZ$81 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $388 (NZ$539) | NZ$734 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (NZ$169) | NZ$243 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (NZ$16) | NZ$12 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (NZ$26) | NZ$28 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (NZ$68) | NZ$117 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (NZ$56) | NZ$67 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (NZ$141) | NZ$192 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (NZ$175) | NZ$228 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 61% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,572 (NZ$32,759) | NZ$34,283 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (NZ$1.25) | NZ$2.06 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (NZ$53) | NZ$213 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (NZ$13) | NZ$12 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (NZ$33) | NZ$5.55 | + 495% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (NZ$132) | NZ$64 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (NZ$4.14) | NZ$7 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (NZ$4.05) | NZ$3.92 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (NZ$2.85) | NZ$3.83 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (NZ$27) | NZ$37 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (NZ$60) | NZ$61 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (NZ$32) | NZ$35 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $122 (NZ$170) | NZ$232 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (NZ$101) | NZ$129 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$18 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (NZ$5.79) | NZ$5.07 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (NZ$596) | NZ$689 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (NZ$0.31) | NZ$0.33 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (NZ$46) | NZ$80 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (NZ$12) | NZ$34 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,700 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,346 ($4,567) in Bakersfield, California.
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