Cost of Living Comparison Between Amsterdam and Auckland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Auckland is 20.3% lower than in Amsterdam (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Auckland is 28.9% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Rent Prices in Auckland are 44.2% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Restaurant Prices in Auckland are 30.8% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Groceries Prices in Auckland are 2.9% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Auckland is 4.6% lower than in Amsterdam | |
Restaurants | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
€21.50 (NZ$42.87) |
€12.54 (NZ$25.00) |
-41.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
€80.00 (NZ$159.51) |
€62.69 (NZ$125.00) |
-21.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
€14.00 (NZ$27.91) |
€8.43 (NZ$16.80) |
-39.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
€6.80 (NZ$13.56) |
€6.09 (NZ$12.15) |
-10.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€5.00 (NZ$9.97) |
€6.27 (NZ$12.50) |
+25.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
€4.17 (NZ$8.32) |
€3.04 (NZ$6.06) |
-27.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
€3.48 (NZ$6.94) |
€1.82 (NZ$3.63) |
-47.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
€2.73 (NZ$5.44) |
€1.78 (NZ$3.55) |
-34.8 % |
Markets | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
€1.43 (NZ$2.86) |
€1.60 (NZ$3.19) |
+11.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
€1.89 (NZ$3.77) |
€1.69 (NZ$3.37) |
-10.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
€1.15 (NZ$2.30) |
€0.75 (NZ$1.50) |
-34.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
€4.64 (NZ$9.26) |
€5.32 (NZ$10.61) |
+14.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
€6.38 (NZ$12.72) |
€3.55 (NZ$7.07) |
-44.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
€5.55 (NZ$11.07) |
€3.99 (NZ$7.96) |
-28.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
€8.88 (NZ$17.71) |
€6.37 (NZ$12.69) |
-28.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
€1.33 (NZ$2.66) |
€1.15 (NZ$2.29) |
-13.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
€1.16 (NZ$2.30) |
€0.81 (NZ$1.61) |
-30.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
€0.97 (NZ$1.93) |
€1.23 (NZ$2.45) |
+26.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
€1.57 (NZ$3.13) |
€1.80 (NZ$3.58) |
+14.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
€0.87 (NZ$1.74) |
€0.81 (NZ$1.61) |
-7.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
€0.62 (NZ$1.24) |
€0.62 (NZ$1.23) |
-0.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
€1.24 (NZ$2.47) |
€1.64 (NZ$3.27) |
+32.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
€1.49 (NZ$2.96) |
€0.86 (NZ$1.71) |
-42.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
€6.00 (NZ$11.96) |
€8.78 (NZ$17.50) |
+46.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
€1.46 (NZ$2.92) |
€2.35 (NZ$4.69) |
+60.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.49 (NZ$4.96) |
€2.92 (NZ$5.83) |
+17.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
€13.00 (NZ$25.92) |
€24.07 (NZ$48.00) |
+85.2 % |
Transportation | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
€3.40 (NZ$6.78) |
€2.26 (NZ$4.50) |
-33.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
€100.00 (NZ$199.39) |
€109.03 (NZ$217.39) |
+9.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
€4.15 (NZ$8.27) |
€2.01 (NZ$4.00) |
-51.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
€4.83 (NZ$9.63) |
€2.83 (NZ$5.63) |
-41.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
€33.00 (NZ$65.80) |
€28.59 (NZ$57.00) |
-13.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
€2.14 (NZ$4.27) |
€1.52 (NZ$3.03) |
-29.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
€36,990.00 (NZ$73,753.07) |
€22,564.22 (NZ$44,990.00) |
-39.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
€34,269.09 (NZ$68,327.94) |
€20,069.97 (NZ$40,016.81) |
-41.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
€263.86 (NZ$526.11) |
€156.05 (NZ$311.14) |
-40.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
€20.76 (NZ$41.40) |
€23.60 (NZ$47.06) |
+13.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
€46.86 (NZ$93.43) |
€43.41 (NZ$86.56) |
-7.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
€59.50 (NZ$118.63) |
€31.20 (NZ$62.22) |
-47.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
€32.50 (NZ$64.80) |
€15.05 (NZ$30.00) |
-53.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
€15.00 (NZ$29.91) |
€11.54 (NZ$23.00) |
-23.1 % |
Childcare | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
€2,397.06 (NZ$4,779.42) |
€940.61 (NZ$1,875.45) |
-60.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
€17,348.33 (NZ$34,590.24) |
€17,246.44 (NZ$34,387.08) |
-0.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
€78.38 (NZ$156.29) |
€63.90 (NZ$127.42) |
-18.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
€41.33 (NZ$82.40) |
€38.07 (NZ$75.90) |
-7.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
€92.31 (NZ$184.05) |
€76.00 (NZ$151.54) |
-17.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
€128.33 (NZ$255.88) |
€102.52 (NZ$204.42) |
-20.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€2,293.75 (NZ$4,573.43) |
€1,065.70 (NZ$2,124.86) |
-53.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,701.83 (NZ$3,393.23) |
€1,051.53 (NZ$2,096.62) |
-38.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€3,483.95 (NZ$6,946.53) |
€2,004.33 (NZ$3,996.36) |
-42.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€2,634.38 (NZ$5,252.59) |
€1,526.22 (NZ$3,043.08) |
-42.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
€879.99 (NZ$1,754.58) |
€639.60 (NZ$1,275.27) |
-27.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
€588.29 (NZ$1,172.97) |
€427.95 (NZ$853.27) |
-27.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Amsterdam Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
€4,024.69 (NZ$8,024.69) |
€2,728.54 (NZ$5,440.34) |
-32.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.62 | 5.49 | +51.9 % |
| Last update: | 18 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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