Cost of living in Wellington, New Zealand

Summary of cost of living in Wellington

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: NZ$7,586
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: NZ$4,248
  • Cost of living in Wellington is more expensive than in 67% of cities in Oceania (5 out of 12)
  • Cost of living in Wellington is more expensive than in 83% of cities in the World (37 out of 209)
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List of prices in Wellington
Current as of Feb 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district NZ$22
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) NZ$14
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast NZ$7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk NZ$2.37
12 eggs, large NZ$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes NZ$6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese NZ$11
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples NZ$3.97
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes NZ$3.30
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket NZ$6
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality NZ$18
2 liters of coca-cola NZ$3.50
Bread for 2 people for 1 day NZ$2.84
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area NZ$3,452
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area NZ$2,606
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat NZ$224
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area NZ$2,485
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area NZ$1,971
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio NZ$178
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) NZ$71
40” flat screen tv NZ$571
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) NZ$200
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) NZ$14
Hourly rate for cleaning help NZ$26
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) NZ$115
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) NZ$87
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) NZ$156
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes NZ$198
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new NZ$34,722
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas NZ$2.71
Monthly ticket public transport NZ$166
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) NZ$28
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) NZ$17
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) NZ$9
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) NZ$58
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) NZ$8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) NZ$7
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) NZ$7
4 rolls of toilet paper NZ$3.39
Tube of toothpaste NZ$4.66
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city NZ$35
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub NZ$60
2 tickets to the movies NZ$39
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) NZ$148
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert NZ$102
1 cocktail drink in downtown club NZ$15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city NZ$5.04
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) NZ$11
Ipad wi-fi 128gb NZ$703
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) NZ$0.47
1 month of gym membership in business district NZ$54
1 package of marlboro cigarettes NZ$36
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 126 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: February 03, 2023

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Wellington position in our World Ranking

the world
37th
out of 209
oceania
5th
out of 12

Cheapest and most expensive products in Wellington compared to other cities:

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