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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (AU$2.07) | AU$1.29 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (AU$7) | AU$5.55 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$4.93 (AU$4.72) | AU$5.19 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.98 (AU$5.73) | AU$9 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.87 (AU$3.70) | AU$4.48 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.13 (AU$2.99) | AU$3.32 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.25 (AU$4.07) | AU$5.79 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.44 (AU$3.30) | AU$2.70 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.68 (AU$2.56) | AU$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,856 (AU$2,735) | AU$3,431 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,252 (AU$2,156) | AU$2,650 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$273 (AU$261) | AU$201 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,657 (AU$2,544) | AU$2,601 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,610 (AU$1,542) | AU$1,726 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$197 (AU$188) | AU$177 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (AU$73) | AU$62 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$697 (AU$667) | AU$529 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (AU$190) | AU$213 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (AU$24) | AU$33 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (AU$110) | AU$105 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$85 (AU$82) | AU$70 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (AU$149) | AU$158 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (AU$186) | AU$145 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 15% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,820 (AU$32,388) | AU$26,089 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (AU$2.11) | AU$1.46 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$205 (AU$197) | AU$174 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (AU$28) | AU$31 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 15% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.21 (AU$4.99) | AU$15 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$54 (AU$52) | AU$64 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$10 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (AU$5.76) | AU$8 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.26 (AU$3.12) | AU$3.04 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.06 (AU$3.88) | AU$3.88 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$32 (AU$31) | AU$30 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (AU$59) | AU$52 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (AU$31) | AU$41 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$196 (AU$187) | AU$213 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$99 (AU$95) | AU$114 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.87 (AU$4.67) | AU$4.43 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$673 (AU$645) | AU$701 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.32 (AU$0.31) | AU$0.29 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$85 (AU$81) | AU$87 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (AU$29) | AU$35 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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