Cost of Living in Wellington
Country: New Zealand · Currency: NZD
Overall
59.5
Rent
37.5
Groceries
69.9
Dining out
64.5
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,575 | 16 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,163 | 57 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,868 | 46 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,768 | 46 data points |
Average prices in Wellington
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,575 | 16 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,163 | 57 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,868 | 46 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,768 | 46 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.97 | 8 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $3.24 | 22 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.29 | 35 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.69 | 12 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10 | 53 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.3 | 55 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.3 | 53 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.68 | 35 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.55 | 17 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.7 | 21 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.47 | 37 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.19 | 52 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.95 | 18 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.83 | 15 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2 | 53 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.7 | 35 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.96 | 60 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74.8 | 17 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.06 | 22 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.26 | 57 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.63 | 6 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,568 | 35 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.6 | 56 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $85.9 | 5 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.58 | 16 data points |
| Cappuccino | $4.18 | 12 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.76 | 13 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.34 | 58 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.95 | 7 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.49 | 44 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $51.8 | 9 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.7 | 43 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | 18 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.3 | 30 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $134 | 56 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | 51 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.54 | 52 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.04 | 54 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.6 | 14 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $66.2 | 8 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.8 | 58 data points |
| Men's haircut | $24.6 | 29 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.4 | 40 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,686 | 56 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15