Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 28% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 20% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (NZ$18) | NZ$24 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (NZ$14) | NZ$16 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.29 (NZ$5.64) | NZ$9 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.59 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$2.31 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.30 (NZ$5.64) | NZ$10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.83 (NZ$4.08) | NZ$4.35 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.06 (NZ$3.26) | NZ$4.12 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.34 (NZ$4.62) | NZ$3.66 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (NZ$20) | NZ$20 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.36 (NZ$3.58) | NZ$3.97 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.23 (NZ$2.37) | NZ$1.94 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 18% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,767 (NZ$2,947) | NZ$3,973 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,745 (NZ$1,859) | NZ$2,965 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$222 (NZ$237) | NZ$250 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,936 (NZ$2,062) | NZ$2,271 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,294 (NZ$1,378) | NZ$1,750 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$250 (NZ$266) | NZ$195 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$55 (NZ$59) | NZ$67 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$607 (NZ$647) | NZ$945 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (NZ$215) | NZ$305 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (NZ$30) | NZ$32 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 10% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Auckland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$115 (NZ$122) | NZ$136 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (NZ$87) | NZ$94 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$165 (NZ$176) | NZ$164 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$138 (NZ$147) | NZ$234 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 49% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,856 (NZ$28,604) | NZ$45,766 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.57 (NZ$1.67) | NZ$2.83 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$77 (NZ$82) | NZ$190 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$37 (NZ$40) | NZ$31 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$16 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$30 (NZ$32) | NZ$5.62 | + 471% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (NZ$70) | NZ$66 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.88 (NZ$5.20) | NZ$5.99 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.71 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.52 (NZ$3.75) | NZ$3.50 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.34 (NZ$3.56) | NZ$4.72 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (NZ$31) | NZ$39 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 20% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Auckland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$39 (NZ$41) | NZ$95 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$32 (NZ$34) | NZ$40 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (NZ$231) | NZ$254 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$92 (NZ$98) | NZ$155 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (NZ$18) | NZ$21 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.24 (NZ$4.51) | NZ$5.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$573 (NZ$611) | NZ$1,040 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (NZ$0.69) | NZ$0.30 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (NZ$60) | NZ$91 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$21 (NZ$23) | NZ$39 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 351 prices entered by 47 different people.
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