Cost of living in Tauranga, New Zealand vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 | NZ$20 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 | NZ$13 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 | NZ$7 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 | NZ$2.15 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 | NZ$8 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$4.40 | NZ$6 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.69 | NZ$7 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 | NZ$3.39 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 | NZ$3.32 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.88 | NZ$4.31 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$14 | NZ$20 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.21 | NZ$3.77 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.49 | NZ$2.27 | + 10% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 18% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,691 | NZ$3,068 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,090 | NZ$2,605 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 | NZ$279 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,626 | NZ$2,393 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,470 | NZ$1,982 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$232 | NZ$183 | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 | NZ$80 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$578 | NZ$753 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$176 | NZ$234 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 | NZ$12 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 | NZ$28 | - 22% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$86 | NZ$112 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$73 | NZ$68 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$167 | NZ$182 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$162 | NZ$213 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,529 | NZ$35,093 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 | NZ$2.12 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$115 | NZ$213 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 15% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 | NZ$14 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | NZ$5.22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$44 | NZ$62 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 | NZ$8 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.57 | NZ$7 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.96 | NZ$7 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.72 | NZ$3.47 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.43 | NZ$4.03 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 | NZ$38 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Tauranga (New Zealand) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$53 | NZ$64 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 | NZ$36 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$235 | NZ$216 | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$122 | NZ$135 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 | NZ$17 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.87 | NZ$5.38 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 | NZ$11 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$913 | NZ$689 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.56 | NZ$0.32 | + 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 | NZ$81 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 | NZ$34 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,000 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$7,393 in Tauranga.
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