Cost of living in Wellington, New Zealand

Summary of cost of living in Wellington

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: NZ$9,152
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: NZ$5,234
  • Cost of living in Wellington is more expensive than in 73% of cities in Oceania (4 out of 11)
  • Cost of living in Wellington is more expensive than in 81% of cities in the World (30 out of 153)
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List of prices in Wellington
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district NZ$25
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) NZ$17
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast NZ$8
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk NZ$2.76
12 eggs, large NZ$11
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes NZ$8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese NZ$14
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples NZ$4.88
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes NZ$4.16
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket NZ$7
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality NZ$17
2 liters of coca-cola NZ$3.66
Bread for 2 people for 1 day NZ$3.29
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area NZ$4,146
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area NZ$3,511
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat NZ$228
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area NZ$2,543
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area NZ$2,221
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio NZ$178
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) NZ$91
40” flat screen tv NZ$609
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) NZ$200
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) NZ$17
Hourly rate for cleaning help NZ$32
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) NZ$130
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) NZ$93
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) NZ$201
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes NZ$206
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new NZ$51,252
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas NZ$2.80
Monthly ticket public transport NZ$201
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) NZ$29
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) NZ$15
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) NZ$7
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) NZ$54
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) NZ$9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) NZ$7
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) NZ$8
4 rolls of toilet paper NZ$3.56
Tube of toothpaste NZ$4.21
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city NZ$37
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub NZ$70
2 tickets to the movies NZ$40
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$138
1 cocktail drink in downtown club NZ$17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city NZ$5.64
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) NZ$13
Ipad wi-fi 128gb NZ$862
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) NZ$0.48
1 month of gym membership in business district NZ$66
1 package of marlboro cigarettes NZ$40
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 107 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: January 17, 2025

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Wellington position in our World Ranking

the world
30th
out of 153
oceania
4th
out of 11

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