Cost of Living in Wellington
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Wellington, New Zealand.
Overall, the cost of living in Wellington is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 46 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)57
Groceries index49
Dining out index46
Transport index35
Utilities index42
Median annual salary$44,023
Minimum wage$12.44/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,148
Est. monthly healthcare premium$57
YoY inflation3.0%
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