Auckland vs New York Cost of Living
Auckland (New Zealand) · Overall index 61.8 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 62% more expensive than Auckland.
- Rent in New York is 151% more expensive than in Auckland.
- Dining out in New York is 55% more expensive than in Auckland.
| Item | Auckland | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +151% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,767 | $4,328 | +145% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,128 | $2,796 | +148% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,906 | $7,980 | +175% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,041 | $4,915 | +141% |
| Groceries | +40% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.15 | $1.48 | +29% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.94 | $4.03 | +37% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.97 | $5.54 | +40% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.1 | $5.18 | +26% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.98 | $16.5 | +65% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11 | $13.6 | +24% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.9 | $22.8 | +43% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.53 | $6.73 | +49% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.54 | $2.56 | +66% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.84 | $5.31 | +38% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.98 | $6.04 | +52% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.54 | $3.01 | +19% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.09 | $3.09 | +48% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.22 | $2.85 | +28% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.69 | $2.81 | +66% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.6 | $17 | +35% |
| Transport | +46% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.09 | $2.75 | +32% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $91 | $145 | +59% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.88 | $4.13 | +43% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.43 | $2.06 | +44% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.61 | $0.93 | +52% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,648 | $29,178 | +49% |
| Dining out | +55% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.7 | $25.5 | +62% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $81.4 | $140 | +72% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.54 | $12.7 | +33% |
| Cappuccino | $4.16 | $5.58 | +34% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.81 | $3.23 | +78% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.21 | $8.19 | +57% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.89 | $8.34 | +42% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.44 | $2.48 | +72% |
| Telecom | +25% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $44.7 | $64.2 | +44% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $57.8 | $66.9 | +16% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.29 | $0.38 | +31% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.1 | $14.9 | +14% |
| Utilities & household | +33% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $147 | $173 | +18% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | $0.25 | +32% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.09 | $4.81 | +18% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.13 | $1.75 | +55% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.8 | $23.6 | +19% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $65.7 | $94.7 | +44% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.9 | $16.6 | +39% |
| Men's haircut | $23.8 | $36.8 | +55% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.6 | $25.1 | +22% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,677 | $2,473 | +47% |
3,172 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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