Cost of living in Wellington (New Zealand) is 10% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Wellington (New Zealand) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Wellington | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (AU$23) | AU$23 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.58 (AU$2.37) | AU$2.21 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.47 (AU$4.11) | AU$5.15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.18 (AU$3.84) | AU$3.64 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (AU$16) | AU$22 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.66 (AU$3.36) | AU$3.52 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.29 (AU$3.02) | AU$3.85 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Wellington (New Zealand) is 23% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Wellington | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,231 (AU$3,886) | AU$5,920 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,619 (AU$3,324) | AU$3,819 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (AU$209) | AU$212 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,513 (AU$2,308) | AU$3,291 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,229 (AU$2,047) | AU$2,340 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$178 (AU$164) | AU$153 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$91 (AU$84) | AU$76 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$609 (AU$559) | AU$638 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (AU$183) | AU$296 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (AU$29) | AU$39 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Wellington (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Wellington | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$130 (AU$120) | AU$120 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$93 (AU$86) | AU$101 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$201 (AU$185) | AU$175 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$206 (AU$190) | AU$208 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Wellington (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$51,252 (AU$47,074) | AU$38,979 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.80 (AU$2.57) | AU$2.06 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$207 (AU$190) | AU$207 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$30 (AU$27) | AU$35 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Wellington (New Zealand) is 17% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Wellington | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$54 (AU$50) | AU$99 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.56 (AU$3.27) | AU$4.11 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.21 (AU$3.86) | AU$4.21 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$37 (AU$34) | AU$37 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Wellington (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Wellington | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (AU$64) | AU$68 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (AU$37) | AU$49 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (AU$136) | AU$253 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$138 (AU$127) | AU$142 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.64 (AU$5.18) | AU$4.96 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$862 (AU$792) | AU$904 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.48 (AU$0.45) | AU$0.27 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (AU$60) | AU$95 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (AU$37) | AU$43 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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