Cost of living in Cardiff, United Kingdom vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (NZ$18) | NZ$20 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.87 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (NZ$1.35) | NZ$2.15 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.72 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (NZ$3.71) | NZ$6 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.56 (NZ$2.96) | NZ$3.39 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.10 (NZ$2.09) | NZ$3.32 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (NZ$3.64) | NZ$4.31 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (NZ$3.69) | NZ$3.77 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (NZ$1.76) | NZ$2.27 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,204 (NZ$2,291) | NZ$3,068 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £789 (NZ$1,502) | NZ$2,605 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £124 (NZ$235) | NZ$279 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £857 (NZ$1,630) | NZ$2,393 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £482 (NZ$917) | NZ$1,982 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £107 (NZ$203) | NZ$183 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (NZ$48) | NZ$80 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £345 (NZ$657) | NZ$753 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (NZ$164) | NZ$234 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (NZ$14) | NZ$12 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (NZ$28) | NZ$28 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £54 (NZ$104) | NZ$112 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (NZ$55) | NZ$68 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 (NZ$106) | NZ$182 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (NZ$97) | NZ$213 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 41% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,653 (NZ$33,595) | NZ$35,093 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$2.12 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (NZ$97) | NZ$213 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (NZ$22) | NZ$30 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.86 (NZ$5.44) | NZ$14 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (NZ$16) | NZ$5.22 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (NZ$117) | NZ$62 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.79 (NZ$3.40) | NZ$7 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.84 (NZ$5.40) | NZ$7 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.11 (NZ$4.01) | NZ$3.47 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$4.03 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 (NZ$33) | NZ$38 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 28% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (NZ$44) | NZ$64 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £12 (NZ$22) | NZ$36 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £73 (NZ$139) | NZ$216 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £44 (NZ$84) | NZ$135 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (NZ$13) | NZ$17 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (NZ$4.90) | NZ$5.38 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.43 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £416 (NZ$792) | NZ$689 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 (NZ$0.34) | NZ$0.32 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (NZ$53) | NZ$81 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (NZ$18) | NZ$34 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 493 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,800 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,207 (£3,262) in Cardiff.
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