Cost of Living in Auckland
Country: New Zealand · Currency: NZD
Overall
61.8
Rent
39.8
Groceries
71.4
Dining out
64.7
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,767 | 29 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,128 | 39 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,906 | 5 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,041 | 55 data points |
Average prices in Auckland
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,767 | 29 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,128 | 39 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,906 | 5 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,041 | 55 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $1.15 | 33 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.94 | 15 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.97 | 45 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $4.1 | 48 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.98 | 58 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11 | 19 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.9 | 9 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.53 | 53 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.54 | 49 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.84 | 40 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.98 | 31 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.54 | 8 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.09 | 49 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.22 | 20 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.69 | 59 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.6 | 12 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.09 | 27 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $91 | 55 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.88 | 12 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.43 | 13 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.61 | 15 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,648 | 11 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.7 | 53 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $81.4 | 40 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.54 | 54 data points |
| Cappuccino | $4.16 | 58 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.81 | 13 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.21 | 30 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.89 | 18 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.44 | 46 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $44.7 | 22 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $57.8 | 60 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.29 | 57 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.1 | 6 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $147 | 21 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | 27 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.09 | 25 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.13 | 47 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.8 | 31 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $65.7 | 59 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.9 | 12 data points |
| Men's haircut | $23.8 | 35 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.6 | 60 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,677 | 19 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15