Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (NZ$20) | NZ$20 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.01 (NZ$5.57) | NZ$8 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (NZ$1.31) | NZ$2.16 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.25 (NZ$4.51) | NZ$8 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.39 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (NZ$5.74) | NZ$3.90 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (NZ$2.62) | NZ$3.13 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.53 (NZ$4.90) | NZ$4.22 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (NZ$2.54) | NZ$3.71 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.25 (NZ$3.13) | NZ$2.27 | + 38% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,526 (NZ$2,120) | NZ$3,054 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,195 (NZ$1,660) | NZ$2,639 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (NZ$221) | NZ$309 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,312 (NZ$1,823) | NZ$2,363 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $932 (NZ$1,295) | NZ$2,102 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $116 (NZ$161) | NZ$197 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (NZ$96) | NZ$81 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | $319 (NZ$443) | NZ$734 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (NZ$123) | NZ$243 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (NZ$15) | NZ$12 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (NZ$26) | NZ$28 | - 6% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (NZ$68) | NZ$117 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (NZ$66) | NZ$67 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (NZ$101) | NZ$192 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (NZ$113) | NZ$228 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,852 (NZ$27,589) | NZ$34,283 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (NZ$0.86) | NZ$2.06 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (NZ$116) | NZ$213 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (NZ$34) | NZ$30 | + 13% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (NZ$14) | NZ$12 | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.55 | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (NZ$140) | NZ$64 | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (NZ$5.09) | NZ$7 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (NZ$8) | NZ$3.92 | + 113% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (NZ$2.54) | NZ$3.83 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (NZ$29) | NZ$37 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (NZ$64) | NZ$61 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (NZ$32) | NZ$35 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (NZ$293) | NZ$232 | + 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (NZ$104) | NZ$129 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (NZ$13) | NZ$18 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.46 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.07 | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $391 (NZ$543) | NZ$689 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (NZ$0.93) | NZ$0.33 | + 181% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (NZ$52) | NZ$80 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$34 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,900 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$7,898 ($5,683) in Wilmington, Delaware.
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