Cost of living in Auckland

In Auckland, New Zealand, living costs about $2205 per month for one person and $5084 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Auckland compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Auckland are 100% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Auckland compare to your city?

Auckland is 33% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Auckland is, on average, 53% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Auckland?

Who is Auckland a good fit for?

Auckland is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Auckland so expensive?

The high costs in Auckland are largely due to rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Auckland?

Yes, food costs are 53% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Auckland?

No, public transport is 324% higher than the European benchmark, making it a costly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2205 $
Without Rent
962 $
Rent & Utilities
1242 $
Food
570 $
Transport
257 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3546 $
GDP per Capita
48,528 $
Freedom Index
8.88
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
98%
Population
1.5M

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.3 $
Dinner 73.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.73 $
Capuccino 3.64 $
Coke, 330ml 2.34 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.84 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.09 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.01 $
Eggs, 12 pack 7.18 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.09 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.4 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.03 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.33 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.12 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.69 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.4 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.96 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.92 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.73 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.72 $
Cigarette pack 25.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.73 $
Monthly Pass 134 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.82 $
Taxi, 8 km 20.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 40.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.36 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.7 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.59 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 88 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 134 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,074 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,834 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,212 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,370 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 8,724 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 7,526 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,546 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.82%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.6 $
Haircut 20 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 112 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 82 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 963 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,290 $

Compare Auckland with other top cities

Australia
Auckland vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 9% more expensive) Auckland vs Sydney (Sydney is 27% more expensive) Auckland vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 13% more expensive) Auckland vs Perth (Perth is 6% more expensive) Auckland vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 2% more expensive) Auckland vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 4% more expensive) Auckland vs Canberra (Canberra is 9% more expensive) Auckland vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 21% less expensive) Auckland vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 31% less expensive) Auckland vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 15% less expensive)
New Zealand
Auckland vs Auckland (Auckland has similar costs) Auckland vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 10% less expensive) Auckland vs Manukau (Manukau is 12% less expensive) Auckland vs Wellington (Wellington is 1% more expensive) Auckland vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 24% less expensive) Auckland vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 19% less expensive) Auckland vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 34% less expensive) Auckland vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 15% less expensive) Auckland vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 40% less expensive) Auckland vs Napier (Napier is 36% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Auckland vs Majuro (Majuro is 31% less expensive) Auckland vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 31% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Auckland vs Honiara (Honiara is 34% less expensive) Auckland vs Auki (Auki is 34% less expensive)
Palau
Auckland vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 47% less expensive) Auckland vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 47% less expensive)
Tonga
Auckland vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 56% less expensive) Auckland vs Mua (Mua is 56% less expensive)
Fiji
Auckland vs Suva (Suva is 58% less expensive) Auckland vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 59% less expensive) Auckland vs Nadi (Nadi is 59% less expensive) Auckland vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 73% less expensive)
Samoa
Auckland vs Manase (Manase is 70% less expensive) Auckland vs Apia (Apia is 70% less expensive)
Nauru
Auckland vs Yaren (Yaren is 71% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Auckland vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 73% less expensive) Auckland vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 73% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Auckland vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 75% less expensive) Auckland vs Lae (Lae is 75% less expensive)
Kiribati
Auckland vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 76% less expensive) Auckland vs London (London is 76% less expensive)