Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Auckland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Auckland is 13.0% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Auckland is 30.6% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Auckland are 52.7% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Auckland are 15.6% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Auckland are 1.9% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Auckland is 20.4% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 S$ (18.16 NZ$) |
20.64 S$ (25.00 NZ$) |
+37.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 S$ (108.99 NZ$) |
99.09 S$ (120.00 NZ$) |
+10.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 S$ (12.11 NZ$) |
13.21 S$ (16.00 NZ$) |
+32.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 S$ (12.11 NZ$) |
9.91 S$ (12.00 NZ$) |
-0.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.00 S$ (12.11 NZ$) |
9.91 S$ (12.00 NZ$) |
-0.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.40 S$ (7.75 NZ$) |
4.67 S$ (5.66 NZ$) |
-27.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.06 S$ (2.50 NZ$) |
3.23 S$ (3.91 NZ$) |
+56.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.54 S$ (1.87 NZ$) |
2.99 S$ (3.62 NZ$) |
+93.4 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
14.49 S$ (17.54 NZ$) |
9.79 S$ (11.86 NZ$) |
-32.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.54 S$ (3.08 NZ$) |
2.71 S$ (3.28 NZ$) |
+6.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.63 S$ (1.98 NZ$) |
1.33 S$ (1.61 NZ$) |
-18.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.48 S$ (5.43 NZ$) |
9.56 S$ (11.58 NZ$) |
+113.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
11.45 S$ (13.86 NZ$) |
5.51 S$ (6.67 NZ$) |
-51.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.27 S$ (7.59 NZ$) |
6.34 S$ (7.68 NZ$) |
+1.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
12.22 S$ (14.80 NZ$) |
8.02 S$ (9.71 NZ$) |
-34.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.59 S$ (3.14 NZ$) |
1.80 S$ (2.18 NZ$) |
-30.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.95 S$ (2.37 NZ$) |
1.39 S$ (1.68 NZ$) |
-28.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.39 S$ (2.90 NZ$) |
1.94 S$ (2.36 NZ$) |
-18.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.72 S$ (2.09 NZ$) |
3.48 S$ (4.21 NZ$) |
+102.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.42 S$ (1.71 NZ$) |
1.55 S$ (1.88 NZ$) |
+9.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.38 S$ (1.67 NZ$) |
1.31 S$ (1.58 NZ$) |
-5.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.27 S$ (2.75 NZ$) |
3.36 S$ (4.07 NZ$) |
+47.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.78 S$ (2.15 NZ$) |
1.68 S$ (2.03 NZ$) |
-5.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (36.33 NZ$) |
15.69 S$ (19.00 NZ$) |
-47.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.52 S$ (6.68 NZ$) |
4.81 S$ (5.83 NZ$) |
-12.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.20 S$ (7.51 NZ$) |
5.76 S$ (6.98 NZ$) |
-7.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
16.20 S$ (19.62 NZ$) |
33.03 S$ (40.00 NZ$) |
+103.9 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (2.42 NZ$) |
3.47 S$ (4.20 NZ$) |
+73.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (155.01 NZ$) |
177.54 S$ (215.00 NZ$) |
+38.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.40 S$ (5.33 NZ$) |
3.30 S$ (4.00 NZ$) |
-24.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.95 NZ$) |
4.65 S$ (5.63 NZ$) |
+189.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 S$ (24.22 NZ$) |
49.55 S$ (60.00 NZ$) |
+147.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.75 S$ (13.02 NZ$) |
9.17 S$ (11.11 NZ$) |
-14.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
180,000.00 S$ (217,976.66 NZ$) |
40,454.79 S$ (48,990.00 NZ$) |
-77.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
158,722.00 S$ (192,209.40 NZ$) |
29,560.19 S$ (35,796.84 NZ$) |
-81.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
201.90 S$ (244.50 NZ$) |
184.63 S$ (223.59 NZ$) |
-8.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
23.79 S$ (28.81 NZ$) |
49.09 S$ (59.44 NZ$) |
+106.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
48.18 S$ (58.35 NZ$) |
68.78 S$ (83.29 NZ$) |
+42.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
142.29 S$ (172.31 NZ$) |
50.80 S$ (61.52 NZ$) |
-64.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
17.45 S$ (21.13 NZ$) |
24.07 S$ (29.14 NZ$) |
+37.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.00 S$ (18.16 NZ$) |
18.99 S$ (23.00 NZ$) |
+26.6 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,521.32 S$ (1,842.29 NZ$) |
1,170.44 S$ (1,417.38 NZ$) |
-23.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
37,415.81 S$ (45,309.85 NZ$) |
18,380.51 S$ (22,258.46 NZ$) |
-50.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
89.17 S$ (107.98 NZ$) |
108.41 S$ (131.29 NZ$) |
+21.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
58.14 S$ (70.40 NZ$) |
66.03 S$ (79.96 NZ$) |
+13.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
127.67 S$ (154.60 NZ$) |
139.11 S$ (168.46 NZ$) |
+9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
140.68 S$ (170.36 NZ$) |
180.40 S$ (218.46 NZ$) |
+28.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,692.87 S$ (4,472.00 NZ$) |
1,674.67 S$ (2,028.00 NZ$) |
-54.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,711.32 S$ (3,283.35 NZ$) |
1,494.67 S$ (1,810.02 NZ$) |
-44.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,159.60 S$ (8,670.14 NZ$) |
3,137.60 S$ (3,799.57 NZ$) |
-56.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,031.76 S$ (6,093.37 NZ$) |
2,492.73 S$ (3,018.65 NZ$) |
-50.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,427.58 S$ (2,939.76 NZ$) |
1,012.86 S$ (1,226.56 NZ$) |
-58.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,654.68 S$ (2,003.79 NZ$) |
875.11 S$ (1,059.75 NZ$) |
-47.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,014.02 S$ (7,282.87 NZ$) |
5,025.34 S$ (6,085.59 NZ$) |
-16.4 % |
| 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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