New Zealand vs New Zealand · 494 km apart
New Zealand
single / month
Cheaper overallNew Zealand
single / month
| Expense | Wellington | Auckland | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.30 | $12.09 | Wellington |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $37.20 | $48.36 | Wellington |
| Cappuccino | $2.79 | $3.63 | Wellington |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $211 | $274 | Wellington |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.10 | $44.33 | Wellington |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $89.90 | $117 | Wellington |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.04 | $33.85 | Wellington |
| Fitness club membership | $26.04 | $33.85 | Wellington |
| Cinema ticket | $6.82 | $8.87 | Wellington |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $575 | $798 | Wellington |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $400 | $555 | Wellington |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,200 | $1,666 | Wellington |
| Total single-person budget | $1,020 | $1,361 | Wellington |
| Average net salary | $3,000 | $3,900 |
Wellington is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Wellington runs about $1,020 versus $1,361 in Auckland — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Auckland 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 Wellington · Full cost of living in Auckland