Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (NZ$5.97) | NZ$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (NZ$1.61) | NZ$2.16 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (NZ$4.05) | NZ$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (NZ$4.72) | NZ$6 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.27 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (NZ$3.79) | NZ$3.53 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (NZ$2.89) | NZ$3.00 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 (NZ$1.29) | NZ$4.31 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.13 (NZ$9) | NZ$21 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (NZ$3.01) | NZ$3.73 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (NZ$1.72) | NZ$2.27 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is 52% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €908 (NZ$1,532) | NZ$2,898 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €678 (NZ$1,143) | NZ$2,639 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (NZ$225) | NZ$309 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €486 (NZ$820) | NZ$2,350 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €352 (NZ$593) | NZ$2,007 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (NZ$152) | NZ$197 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (NZ$31) | NZ$81 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €432 (NZ$729) | NZ$734 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (NZ$171) | NZ$243 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.07 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$28 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (NZ$134) | NZ$117 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (NZ$55) | NZ$67 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (NZ$155) | NZ$192 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (NZ$172) | NZ$228 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,974 (NZ$30,319) | NZ$34,283 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (NZ$2.32) | NZ$2.06 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (NZ$129) | NZ$213 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (NZ$32) | NZ$30 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$12 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.65 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.55 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (NZ$56) | NZ$64 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.05 (NZ$5.14) | NZ$9 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (NZ$3.38) | NZ$7 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 (NZ$3.28) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (NZ$1.83) | NZ$3.92 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (NZ$2.15) | NZ$4.06 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (NZ$31) | NZ$37 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 35% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (NZ$40) | NZ$63 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (NZ$31) | NZ$35 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (NZ$114) | NZ$232 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (NZ$75) | NZ$137 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 (NZ$4.30) | NZ$5.32 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 (NZ$5.55) | NZ$11 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (NZ$760) | NZ$689 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (NZ$0.30) | NZ$0.33 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (NZ$52) | NZ$80 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.52 (NZ$9) | NZ$34 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 488 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 36% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,200 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,279 (€3,130) in Leipzig.
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