Cost of living in Auckland (New Zealand) is about the same as in Wellington (New Zealand)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 9% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Auckland | Wellington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$23 | NZ$22 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 | NZ$15 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 | NZ$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.61 | NZ$3.08 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 | NZ$9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 | NZ$9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 | NZ$9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.39 | NZ$4.96 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.15 | NZ$3.66 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.13 | NZ$5.96 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 | NZ$18 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.82 | NZ$3.54 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.59 | NZ$3.60 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 8% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Auckland | Wellington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,948 | NZ$4,174 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,018 | NZ$3,340 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$325 | NZ$210 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,265 | NZ$2,486 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,783 | NZ$2,196 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$193 | NZ$178 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 | NZ$90 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$842 | NZ$571 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$252 | NZ$200 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$16 | NZ$14 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 | NZ$32 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 6% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 | NZ$125 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$77 | NZ$84 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 | NZ$166 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$200 | NZ$205 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 25% more expensive than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,171 | NZ$36,952 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.98 | NZ$2.85 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$192 | NZ$144 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$32 | NZ$31 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 5% more expensive than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 | NZ$16 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$6 | NZ$7 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$73 | NZ$50 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 | NZ$9 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 | NZ$7 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 | NZ$8 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.79 | NZ$3.20 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.76 | NZ$4.62 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$42 | NZ$36 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is about the same as in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Auckland | Wellington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$84 | NZ$60 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 | NZ$43 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$305 | NZ$135 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$135 | NZ$120 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 | NZ$17 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.55 | NZ$5.82 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 | NZ$11 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$726 | NZ$862 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.34 | NZ$0.48 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$85 | NZ$62 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 | NZ$39 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 643 prices entered by 69 different people.
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