Cost of living in Buffalo, New York, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (NZ$14) | NZ$13 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.71 (NZ$5.18) | NZ$8 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (NZ$1.17) | NZ$2.16 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.53 (NZ$3.53) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.75 (NZ$5.23) | NZ$6 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (NZ$4.21) | NZ$3.90 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (NZ$2.14) | NZ$3.13 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.73 (NZ$3.81) | NZ$4.22 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (NZ$21) | NZ$20 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.86 (NZ$2.60) | NZ$3.71 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (NZ$2.24) | NZ$2.27 | - 1% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,473 (NZ$2,057) | NZ$3,054 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $936 (NZ$1,307) | NZ$2,639 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (NZ$289) | NZ$309 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,196 (NZ$1,671) | NZ$2,363 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $752 (NZ$1,050) | NZ$2,102 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (NZ$141) | NZ$197 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (NZ$65) | NZ$76 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | $271 (NZ$379) | NZ$734 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (NZ$141) | NZ$243 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (NZ$24) | NZ$28 | - 14% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (NZ$57) | NZ$117 | - 51% | |
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) | $81 (NZ$113) | NZ$192 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (NZ$131) | NZ$228 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,960 (NZ$33,461) | NZ$34,283 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (NZ$0.85) | NZ$2.06 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (NZ$104) | NZ$213 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (NZ$27) | NZ$30 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (NZ$22) | NZ$5.55 | + 288% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (NZ$117) | NZ$64 | + 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.67 (NZ$3.73) | NZ$7 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (NZ$4.77) | NZ$3.92 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (NZ$1.95) | NZ$3.83 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (NZ$19) | NZ$37 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (NZ$61) | NZ$61 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (NZ$38) | NZ$35 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (NZ$263) | NZ$232 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (NZ$93) | NZ$129 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (NZ$13) | NZ$18 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (NZ$5.29) | NZ$5.07 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $434 (NZ$606) | NZ$689 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (NZ$0.25) | NZ$0.33 | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (NZ$39) | NZ$80 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (NZ$16) | NZ$34 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,400 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,983 ($4,284) in Buffalo, New York.
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