Cost of living in Auckland (New Zealand) is 5% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 4% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Auckland | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (AU$23) | AU$23 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.79 (AU$2.55) | AU$2.07 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$4.98 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.78 (AU$4.37) | AU$4.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.88 (AU$3.54) | AU$3.74 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (AU$18) | AU$25 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.32 (AU$3.95) | AU$3.93 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.12 (AU$2.85) | AU$2.23 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 14% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Auckland | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,468 (AU$4,081) | AU$4,940 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,395 (AU$3,101) | AU$2,982 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$219 (AU$200) | AU$227 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,510 (AU$2,293) | AU$3,139 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,989 (AU$1,816) | AU$2,121 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$173 (AU$158) | AU$179 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$81 (AU$74) | AU$61 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$708 (AU$646) | AU$766 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$224 (AU$204) | AU$274 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (AU$16) | AU$22 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (AU$31) | AU$40 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Auckland | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (AU$130) | AU$122 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (AU$83) | AU$85 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (AU$177) | AU$157 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (AU$205) | AU$187 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,556 (AU$42,518) | AU$40,486 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.84 (AU$2.59) | AU$1.96 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$202 (AU$185) | AU$183 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$30 (AU$28) | AU$34 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 15% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Auckland | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.53 (AU$5.05) | AU$15 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (AU$62) | AU$93 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.91 (AU$5.39) | AU$4.52 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.56 (AU$2.33) | AU$4.13 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.08 (AU$3.73) | AU$4.21 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$40 (AU$37) | AU$38 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 10% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Auckland | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$91 (AU$83) | AU$82 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$46 (AU$42) | AU$53 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$290 (AU$264) | AU$295 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$137 (AU$125) | AU$186 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$21 (AU$19) | AU$19 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$6 (AU$5.52) | AU$5.54 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$982 (AU$897) | AU$805 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.39 (AU$0.36) | AU$0.26 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (AU$62) | AU$92 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$41 (AU$37) | AU$44 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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