Cost of living in Freiburg, Germany vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 (NZ$5.85) | NZ$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (NZ$1.89) | NZ$2.16 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.02 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (NZ$4.43) | NZ$6 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (NZ$3.96) | NZ$3.90 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (NZ$2.48) | NZ$3.13 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (NZ$1.55) | NZ$4.22 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.21 (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (NZ$3.21) | NZ$3.71 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (NZ$1.93) | NZ$2.27 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (NZ$2,283) | NZ$3,054 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €995 (NZ$1,682) | NZ$2,639 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (NZ$205) | NZ$309 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €692 (NZ$1,170) | NZ$2,363 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €559 (NZ$946) | NZ$2,102 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (NZ$141) | NZ$197 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (NZ$37) | NZ$81 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (NZ$574) | NZ$734 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (NZ$139) | NZ$243 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.98 (NZ$5.03) | NZ$12 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (NZ$19) | NZ$28 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (NZ$124) | NZ$117 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (NZ$65) | NZ$67 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (NZ$139) | NZ$192 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (NZ$172) | NZ$228 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,317 (NZ$42,817) | NZ$34,283 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (NZ$2.42) | NZ$2.06 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (NZ$95) | NZ$213 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$12 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (NZ$17) | NZ$5.55 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (NZ$91) | NZ$64 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.91 (NZ$4.92) | NZ$9 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (NZ$4.17) | NZ$7 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (NZ$3.36) | NZ$7 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (NZ$2.77) | NZ$3.92 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (NZ$2.50) | NZ$3.83 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (NZ$30) | NZ$37 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (NZ$59) | NZ$61 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (NZ$34) | NZ$35 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (NZ$157) | NZ$232 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (NZ$84) | NZ$129 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (NZ$4.83) | NZ$5.07 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (NZ$5.79) | NZ$12 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €508 (NZ$859) | NZ$689 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (NZ$0.16) | NZ$0.33 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (NZ$74) | NZ$80 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (NZ$10) | NZ$34 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 512 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,100 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,307 (€3,729) in Freiburg.
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