Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Auckland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Auckland is 12.9% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Auckland is 30.5% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Auckland are 52.5% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Auckland are 15.8% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Auckland are 1.8% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Auckland is 21.8% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 S$ (18.14 NZ$) |
20.67 S$ (25.00 NZ$) |
+37.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 S$ (108.86 NZ$) |
99.21 S$ (120.00 NZ$) |
+10.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 S$ (12.10 NZ$) |
13.23 S$ (16.00 NZ$) |
+32.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 S$ (12.10 NZ$) |
9.92 S$ (12.00 NZ$) |
-0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.00 S$ (12.10 NZ$) |
9.92 S$ (12.00 NZ$) |
-0.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.40 S$ (7.74 NZ$) |
4.68 S$ (5.66 NZ$) |
-26.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.06 S$ (2.49 NZ$) |
3.24 S$ (3.91 NZ$) |
+57.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.54 S$ (1.87 NZ$) |
2.99 S$ (3.62 NZ$) |
+93.6 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
14.49 S$ (17.52 NZ$) |
9.80 S$ (11.86 NZ$) |
-32.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.54 S$ (3.08 NZ$) |
2.71 S$ (3.28 NZ$) |
+6.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.63 S$ (1.98 NZ$) |
1.33 S$ (1.61 NZ$) |
-18.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.48 S$ (5.42 NZ$) |
9.57 S$ (11.58 NZ$) |
+113.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
11.45 S$ (13.85 NZ$) |
5.52 S$ (6.67 NZ$) |
-51.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.27 S$ (7.58 NZ$) |
6.35 S$ (7.68 NZ$) |
+1.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
12.22 S$ (14.78 NZ$) |
8.03 S$ (9.71 NZ$) |
-34.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.59 S$ (3.13 NZ$) |
1.81 S$ (2.18 NZ$) |
-30.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.95 S$ (2.36 NZ$) |
1.39 S$ (1.68 NZ$) |
-28.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.39 S$ (2.90 NZ$) |
1.95 S$ (2.36 NZ$) |
-18.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.72 S$ (2.08 NZ$) |
3.48 S$ (4.21 NZ$) |
+102.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.42 S$ (1.71 NZ$) |
1.55 S$ (1.88 NZ$) |
+9.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.38 S$ (1.67 NZ$) |
1.31 S$ (1.58 NZ$) |
-5.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.27 S$ (2.75 NZ$) |
3.36 S$ (4.07 NZ$) |
+47.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.78 S$ (2.15 NZ$) |
1.68 S$ (2.03 NZ$) |
-5.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (36.29 NZ$) |
15.71 S$ (19.00 NZ$) |
-47.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.52 S$ (6.67 NZ$) |
4.82 S$ (5.83 NZ$) |
-12.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.20 S$ (7.50 NZ$) |
5.77 S$ (6.98 NZ$) |
-7.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
16.20 S$ (19.60 NZ$) |
33.07 S$ (40.00 NZ$) |
+104.1 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (2.42 NZ$) |
3.47 S$ (4.20 NZ$) |
+73.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (154.83 NZ$) |
177.75 S$ (215.00 NZ$) |
+38.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.40 S$ (5.32 NZ$) |
3.31 S$ (4.00 NZ$) |
-24.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.95 NZ$) |
4.66 S$ (5.63 NZ$) |
+189.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 S$ (24.19 NZ$) |
49.60 S$ (60.00 NZ$) |
+148.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.75 S$ (13.01 NZ$) |
9.18 S$ (11.11 NZ$) |
-14.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
180,000.00 S$ (217,726.01 NZ$) |
40,501.36 S$ (48,990.00 NZ$) |
-77.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
158,722.00 S$ (191,988.38 NZ$) |
29,594.22 S$ (35,796.84 NZ$) |
-81.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
204.89 S$ (247.83 NZ$) |
186.80 S$ (225.95 NZ$) |
-8.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
24.00 S$ (29.03 NZ$) |
48.82 S$ (59.05 NZ$) |
+103.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
48.18 S$ (58.28 NZ$) |
69.33 S$ (83.86 NZ$) |
+43.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
142.29 S$ (172.11 NZ$) |
50.86 S$ (61.52 NZ$) |
-64.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
17.45 S$ (21.10 NZ$) |
24.09 S$ (29.14 NZ$) |
+38.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.00 S$ (18.14 NZ$) |
19.01 S$ (23.00 NZ$) |
+26.8 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,521.32 S$ (1,840.17 NZ$) |
1,171.78 S$ (1,417.38 NZ$) |
-23.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
37,415.81 S$ (45,257.75 NZ$) |
18,401.67 S$ (22,258.46 NZ$) |
-50.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
89.17 S$ (107.86 NZ$) |
108.54 S$ (131.29 NZ$) |
+21.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
58.14 S$ (70.32 NZ$) |
66.10 S$ (79.96 NZ$) |
+13.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
127.67 S$ (154.42 NZ$) |
139.27 S$ (168.46 NZ$) |
+9.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
140.68 S$ (170.16 NZ$) |
180.61 S$ (218.46 NZ$) |
+28.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,692.87 S$ (4,466.85 NZ$) |
1,676.60 S$ (2,028.00 NZ$) |
-54.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,711.32 S$ (3,279.58 NZ$) |
1,496.40 S$ (1,810.02 NZ$) |
-44.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,111.70 S$ (8,602.23 NZ$) |
3,141.21 S$ (3,799.57 NZ$) |
-55.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,031.76 S$ (6,086.36 NZ$) |
2,495.62 S$ (3,018.68 NZ$) |
-50.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,501.39 S$ (3,025.65 NZ$) |
1,014.03 S$ (1,226.56 NZ$) |
-59.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,654.68 S$ (2,001.49 NZ$) |
876.12 S$ (1,059.75 NZ$) |
-47.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,989.72 S$ (7,245.10 NZ$) |
5,073.17 S$ (6,136.45 NZ$) |
-15.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.55 | 6.79 | +91.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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