New Zealand vs New Zealand · 596 km apart
New Zealand
single / month
Cheaper overallNew Zealand
single / month
| Expense | Wanaka | Wellington | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.37 | $9.30 | Wanaka |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $33.48 | $37.20 | Wanaka |
| Cappuccino | $2.51 | $2.79 | Wanaka |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $190 | $211 | Wanaka |
| Monthly public transport pass | $30.69 | $34.10 | Wanaka |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $80.91 | $89.90 | Wanaka |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $23.44 | $26.04 | Wanaka |
| Fitness club membership | $23.44 | $26.04 | Wanaka |
| Cinema ticket | $6.14 | $6.82 | Wanaka |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $504 | $575 | Wanaka |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $351 | $400 | Wanaka |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,052 | $1,200 | Wanaka |
| Total single-person budget | $909 | $1,020 | Wanaka |
| Average net salary | $2,700 | $3,000 |
Wanaka is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Wanaka runs about $909 versus $1,020 in Wellington — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Wellington leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Wanaka · Full cost of living in Wellington