Cost of living in Mountain View, California, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (NZ$23) | NZ$20 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (NZ$14) | NZ$13 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.66 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (NZ$1.62) | NZ$2.16 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.80 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.62 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (NZ$6) | NZ$3.90 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.76 (NZ$3.84) | NZ$3.13 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.98 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$4.22 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (NZ$27) | NZ$20 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (NZ$2.74) | NZ$3.71 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.35 (NZ$4.65) | NZ$2.27 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,375 (NZ$6,082) | NZ$3,054 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,703 (NZ$5,148) | NZ$2,639 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $235 (NZ$327) | NZ$309 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,783 (NZ$3,868) | NZ$2,363 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,466 (NZ$3,428) | NZ$2,102 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $170 (NZ$236) | NZ$197 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (NZ$64) | NZ$81 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $432 (NZ$600) | NZ$734 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (NZ$175) | NZ$243 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$12 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (NZ$48) | NZ$28 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (NZ$71) | NZ$117 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (NZ$73) | NZ$67 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (NZ$137) | NZ$192 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (NZ$175) | NZ$228 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,133 (NZ$33,547) | NZ$34,283 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (NZ$1.39) | NZ$2.06 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $142 (NZ$197) | NZ$213 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (NZ$32) | NZ$30 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (NZ$34) | NZ$5.55 | + 515% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (NZ$100) | NZ$64 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (NZ$13) | NZ$9 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (NZ$5.93) | NZ$7 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.31 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (NZ$5.19) | NZ$3.92 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (NZ$2.65) | NZ$3.83 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (NZ$35) | NZ$37 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (NZ$84) | NZ$61 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (NZ$36) | NZ$35 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $272 (NZ$378) | NZ$232 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (NZ$145) | NZ$129 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.07 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (NZ$596) | NZ$689 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (NZ$0.21) | NZ$0.33 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (NZ$96) | NZ$80 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (NZ$11) | NZ$34 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$11,724 ($8,434) in Mountain View, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$9,900 in Auckland.
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