- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Auckland
- Sydney
- Comparison
Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand vs Sydney, Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 2% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (AU$16) | AU$16 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (AU$11) | AU$11 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (AU$2.06) | AU$1.43 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (AU$6) | AU$5.16 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (AU$3.51) | AU$4.31 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.69 (AU$3.49) | AU$3.47 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (AU$6) | AU$5.18 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.49 (AU$3.31) | AU$3.31 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.50 (AU$2.37) | AU$2.69 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 17% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,676 (AU$2,533) | AU$3,512 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,271 (AU$2,150) | AU$2,733 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$382 (AU$362) | AU$263 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,032 (AU$1,923) | AU$2,695 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,542 (AU$1,460) | AU$1,808 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$267 (AU$253) | AU$162 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (AU$72) | AU$60 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$579 (AU$548) | AU$683 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$139 (AU$132) | AU$246 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (AU$22) | AU$30 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 17% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$98 (AU$92) | AU$103 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (AU$68) | AU$87 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$154 (AU$145) | AU$153 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$155 (AU$147) | AU$162 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,017 (AU$31,252) | AU$29,419 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.19 (AU$2.08) | AU$1.50 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$193 (AU$182) | AU$162 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$28 (AU$27) | AU$28 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 19% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$18 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (AU$46) | AU$70 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.27 (AU$4.99) | AU$5.81 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (AU$5.82) | AU$8 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.44 (AU$3.26) | AU$3.28 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (AU$3.78) | AU$3.94 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (AU$25) | AU$31 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 13% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (AU$58) | AU$52 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (AU$33) | AU$38 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$191 (AU$180) | AU$197 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$107 (AU$101) | AU$117 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.62 (AU$4.37) | AU$4.47 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$633 (AU$599) | AU$673 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.38 (AU$0.36) | AU$0.57 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$76 (AU$72) | AU$91 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (AU$26) | AU$29 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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