Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand vs Sydney, Australia
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 7% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$5.84 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.23 (AU$2.12) | AU$1.38 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$4.60 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$4.56 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.45 (AU$3.28) | AU$4.40 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.36 (AU$3.20) | AU$3.50 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.31 (AU$4.09) | AU$6 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (AU$19) | AU$22 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.55 (AU$3.38) | AU$2.93 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.65 (AU$2.52) | AU$2.00 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 16% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,003 (AU$2,853) | AU$3,448 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,660 (AU$2,527) | AU$2,360 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$276 (AU$263) | AU$646 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,393 (AU$2,273) | AU$2,759 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,959 (AU$1,861) | AU$1,842 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$183 (AU$174) | AU$316 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$80 (AU$76) | AU$64 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$753 (AU$715) | AU$538 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$234 (AU$223) | AU$227 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (AU$26) | AU$32 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 7% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$112 (AU$106) | AU$103 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$68 (AU$65) | AU$84 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$164 (AU$155) | AU$138 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (AU$202) | AU$133 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 9% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$35,093 (AU$33,334) | AU$29,152 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.19 (AU$2.08) | AU$1.48 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$213 (AU$202) | AU$176 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$30 (AU$29) | AU$55 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (AU$13) | AU$9 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.22 (AU$4.96) | AU$13 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$65 (AU$62) | AU$72 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$4.94 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$5.44 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.39 (AU$3.22) | AU$3.83 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.03 (AU$3.83) | AU$3.56 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (AU$36) | AU$25 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (AU$55) | AU$57 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (AU$33) | AU$37 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$216 (AU$205) | AU$226 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$132 (AU$126) | AU$99 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.44 (AU$5.17) | AU$4.48 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$689 (AU$654) | AU$720 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.32 (AU$0.31) | AU$0.28 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$78 (AU$74) | AU$78 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (AU$32) | AU$38 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2020.
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