Cost of living in Auckland (New Zealand) is 11% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 5% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 ($15) | $18 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$18 ($11) | $9 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 ($5.30) | $7 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$3.14 ($1.90) | $1.45 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 ($7) | $4.88 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$11 ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 ($4.73) | $8 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.78 ($2.89) | $3.71 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.18 ($2.53) | $1.97 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 ($3.90) | $3.68 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 ($12) | $18 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.97 ($3.00) | $2.29 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.34 ($2.02) | $2.51 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 20% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,382 ($2,649) | $2,859 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,468 ($2,097) | $2,291 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$218 ($132) | $140 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,460 ($1,487) | $2,396 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,190 ($1,324) | $2,024 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$170 ($103) | $127 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 ($54) | $54 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$674 ($407) | $295 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$217 ($131) | $167 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$18 ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 ($21) | $30 | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 ($86) | $56 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$94 ($57) | $61 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 ($113) | $112 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$224 ($136) | $130 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$42,193 ($25,509) | $20,174 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.92 ($1.77) | $1.20 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$209 ($126) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$37 ($22) | $26 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 47% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 ($10) | $7 | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.62 ($3.40) | $20 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$64 ($39) | $139 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 ($5.22) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.37 ($3.24) | $5.31 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 ($4.79) | $5.96 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.31 ($2.00) | $3.58 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.61 ($2.79) | $2.58 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$42 ($25) | $28 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is about the same as in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$84 ($51) | $50 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$46 ($28) | $25 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 ($152) | $164 | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$142 ($86) | $117 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 ($12) | $14 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.99 ($3.62) | $5.04 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$979 ($592) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.30 ($0.18) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$72 ($43) | $73 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 ($24) | $9 | + 169% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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