Cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$19 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (NZ$5.23) | NZ$7 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.52 (NZ$0.72) | NZ$2.27 | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.08 (NZ$4.30) | NZ$8 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.40 (NZ$4.75) | NZ$6 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.33 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (NZ$4.19) | NZ$3.39 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (NZ$2.35) | NZ$3.65 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (NZ$3.92) | NZ$4.31 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.65 (NZ$2.31) | NZ$3.77 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (NZ$2.00) | NZ$2.27 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,455 (NZ$2,032) | NZ$3,068 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $972 (NZ$1,359) | NZ$2,605 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (NZ$222) | NZ$279 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $900 (NZ$1,257) | NZ$2,393 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $660 (NZ$922) | NZ$1,893 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $84 (NZ$117) | NZ$183 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (NZ$60) | NZ$80 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | $333 (NZ$465) | NZ$753 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (NZ$157) | NZ$234 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$12 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (NZ$32) | NZ$28 | + 17% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (NZ$52) | NZ$112 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $29 (NZ$40) | NZ$68 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (NZ$90) | NZ$182 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (NZ$158) | NZ$213 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 65% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,754 (NZ$27,597) | NZ$35,093 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.51 (NZ$0.72) | NZ$2.12 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (NZ$47) | NZ$213 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (NZ$35) | NZ$30 | + 18% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (NZ$30) | NZ$5.22 | + 472% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (NZ$126) | NZ$62 | + 104% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.22 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (NZ$4.21) | NZ$7 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.69 (NZ$5.15) | NZ$7 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (NZ$5.10) | NZ$3.47 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (NZ$2.69) | NZ$4.03 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (NZ$26) | NZ$38 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (NZ$62) | NZ$64 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (NZ$25) | NZ$36 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (NZ$125) | NZ$216 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (NZ$93) | NZ$135 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (NZ$13) | NZ$17 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.59 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.38 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.14 (NZ$5.78) | NZ$11 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (NZ$599) | NZ$689 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (NZ$0.37) | NZ$0.32 | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (NZ$46) | NZ$81 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$34 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,220 ($3,736) in Huntsville, Alabama.
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