Auckland vs Melbourne Cost of Living
Auckland (New Zealand) · Overall index 61.8 — Melbourne (Australia) · Overall index 65.3
Summary
- Overall, Melbourne is 6% more expensive than Auckland.
- Rent in Melbourne is 14% more expensive than in Auckland.
- Dining out in Melbourne is 6% more expensive than in Auckland.
| Item | Auckland | Melbourne | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +14% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,767 | $2,062 | +17% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,128 | $1,117 | -1% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,906 | $3,536 | +22% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,041 | $2,437 | +19% |
| Groceries | +2% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.15 | $0.97 | -16% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.94 | $3.2 | +9% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.97 | $3.75 | -6% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.1 | $3.69 | -10% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.98 | $10.3 | +3% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11 | $10.3 | -6% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.9 | $15.1 | -5% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.53 | $4.14 | -9% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.54 | $1.56 | +1% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.84 | $4.16 | +8% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.98 | $5.03 | +26% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.54 | $2.75 | +8% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.09 | $2.45 | +17% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.22 | $1.98 | -11% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.69 | $2.08 | +23% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.6 | $13.8 | +10% |
| Transport | +1% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.09 | $1.9 | -9% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $91 | $93 | +2% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.88 | $2.96 | +3% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.43 | $1.32 | -8% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.61 | $0.76 | +25% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,648 | $19,348 | -2% |
| Dining out | +6% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.7 | $17 | +8% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $81.4 | $92.3 | +13% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.54 | $9.69 | +2% |
| Cappuccino | $4.16 | $4.01 | -4% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.81 | $1.91 | +6% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.21 | $5.35 | +3% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.89 | $6.13 | +4% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.44 | $1.8 | +25% |
| Telecom | +4% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $44.7 | $47.6 | +6% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $57.8 | $60.5 | +5% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.29 | $0.3 | +3% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.1 | $13.5 | +3% |
| Utilities & household | +4% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $147 | $155 | +5% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | $0.19 | 0% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.09 | $4.24 | +4% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.13 | $1.3 | +15% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.8 | $19.4 | -2% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $65.7 | $74.6 | +14% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.9 | $13.5 | +13% |
| Men's haircut | $23.8 | $24.3 | +2% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.6 | $18.5 | -10% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,677 | $1,717 | +2% |
3,383 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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