Cost of Living in Auckland
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Auckland, New Zealand.
Overall, the cost of living in Auckland is below the New York City baseline (composite index 65 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)60
Groceries index82
Dining out index74
Transport index48
Utilities index60
Median annual salary$46,000
Minimum wage$13.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,200
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation3.0%
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