Cost of living in Wellington, New Zealand vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wellington (New Zealand) is 22% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 ($13) | $18 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 ($9) | $9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 ($5.76) | $5.20 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 ($1.55) | $1.16 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 ($5.42) | $5.18 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 ($4.44) | $4.92 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$10 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.35 ($3.20) | $4.15 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.52 ($2.59) | $2.18 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.51 ($3.32) | $5.54 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 ($13) | $18 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.36 ($2.47) | $2.51 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.48 ($1.82) | $3.82 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Wellington (New Zealand) is 36% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,548 ($2,610) | $3,960 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,032 ($1,495) | $3,733 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$196 ($144) | $128 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,377 ($1,748) | $2,873 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,931 ($1,421) | $2,138 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$166 ($122) | $101 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$65 ($48) | $48 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$619 ($455) | $518 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$191 ($140) | $139 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 ($16) | $42 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Wellington (New Zealand) is 11% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$123 ($91) | $62 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$66 ($49) | $46 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$164 ($121) | $105 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$187 ($137) | $171 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Wellington (New Zealand) is 21% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,227 ($24,442) | $23,115 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 ($1.55) | $0.95 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$150 ($110) | $92 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 ($21) | $19 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Wellington (New Zealand) is 36% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 ($13) | $9 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$6 ($4.45) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 ($37) | $132 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$6 ($4.43) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$9 ($6) | $4.80 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 ($4.74) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.80 ($2.06) | $4.63 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.88 ($2.86) | $2.49 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$34 ($25) | $32 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Wellington (New Zealand) is 24% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$54 ($40) | $61 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$30 ($22) | $31 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$172 ($127) | $263 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$95 ($70) | $109 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.06 ($3.72) | $5.19 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 ($7) | $8 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$680 ($500) | $405 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.50 ($0.37) | $0.35 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$55 ($40) | $111 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 ($22) | $11 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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