Cost of Living Comparison Between Auckland and Perth 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Perth is 2.5% higher than in Auckland (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Perth is 4.5% higher than in Auckland | |
| Rent Prices in Perth are 9.4% higher than in Auckland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Perth are 7.5% higher than in Auckland | |
| Groceries Prices in Perth are 6.2% higher than in Auckland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Perth is 4.5% higher than in Auckland | |
Restaurants | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
14.72 $ (25.00 NZ$) |
13.10 $ (20.00 A$) |
-11.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
73.61 $ (125.00 NZ$) |
91.73 $ (140.00 A$) |
+24.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
9.42 $ (16.00 NZ$) |
10.48 $ (16.00 A$) |
+11.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.07 $ (12.00 NZ$) |
7.21 $ (11.00 A$) |
+2.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
7.07 $ (12.00 NZ$) |
7.21 $ (11.00 A$) |
+2.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.33 $ (5.66 NZ$) |
3.47 $ (5.29 A$) |
+4.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.28 $ (3.87 NZ$) |
2.36 $ (3.61 A$) |
+3.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.18 $ (3.71 NZ$) |
2.13 $ (3.25 A$) |
-2.6 % |
Markets | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
6.87 $ (11.67 NZ$) |
6.19 $ (9.45 A$) |
-10.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.87 $ (3.18 NZ$) |
2.11 $ (3.23 A$) |
+12.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.89 $ (1.51 NZ$) |
0.97 $ (1.47 A$) |
+8.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
6.63 $ (11.26 NZ$) |
4.22 $ (6.44 A$) |
-36.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.87 $ (6.58 NZ$) |
4.35 $ (6.64 A$) |
+12.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.46 $ (7.57 NZ$) |
3.99 $ (6.10 A$) |
-10.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.83 $ (9.90 NZ$) |
6.24 $ (9.53 A$) |
+7.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.28 $ (2.17 NZ$) |
1.50 $ (2.29 A$) |
+17.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.99 $ (1.68 NZ$) |
1.17 $ (1.79 A$) |
+19.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.35 $ (2.29 NZ$) |
1.39 $ (2.13 A$) |
+3.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.40 $ (4.07 NZ$) |
1.75 $ (2.67 A$) |
-27.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.05 $ (1.79 NZ$) |
1.06 $ (1.61 A$) |
+0.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.87 $ (1.48 NZ$) |
0.82 $ (1.26 A$) |
-5.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.17 $ (3.69 NZ$) |
2.06 $ (3.14 A$) |
-5.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.20 $ (2.03 NZ$) |
1.60 $ (2.44 A$) |
+33.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
11.78 $ (20.00 NZ$) |
11.14 $ (17.00 A$) |
-5.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.47 $ (5.89 NZ$) |
4.51 $ (6.88 A$) |
+29.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.22 $ (7.17 NZ$) |
5.08 $ (7.76 A$) |
+20.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
23.56 $ (40.00 NZ$) |
31.45 $ (48.00 A$) |
+33.5 % |
Transportation | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.47 $ (4.20 NZ$) |
2.95 $ (4.50 A$) |
+19.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
126.62 $ (215.00 NZ$) |
113.11 $ (172.62 A$) |
-10.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.36 $ (4.00 NZ$) |
4.59 $ (7.00 A$) |
+94.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.32 $ (5.63 NZ$) |
3.69 $ (5.63 A$) |
+11.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
35.33 $ (60.00 NZ$) |
49.80 $ (76.00 A$) |
+40.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.54 $ (11.11 NZ$) |
4.67 $ (7.12 A$) |
-28.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
26,795.63 $ (45,500.00 NZ$) |
28,838.72 $ (44,014.00 A$) |
+7.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,165.60 $ (35,940.00 NZ$) |
24,519.20 $ (37,421.50 A$) |
+15.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
137.59 $ (233.64 NZ$) |
198.10 $ (302.34 A$) |
+44.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
32.74 $ (55.59 NZ$) |
27.97 $ (42.69 A$) |
-14.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
47.55 $ (80.74 NZ$) |
51.45 $ (78.52 A$) |
+8.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
34.44 $ (58.48 NZ$) |
39.19 $ (59.82 A$) |
+13.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16.80 $ (28.53 NZ$) |
15.81 $ (24.12 A$) |
-5.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
13.55 $ (23.00 NZ$) |
15.07 $ (23.00 A$) |
+11.3 % |
Childcare | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
856.99 $ (1,455.20 NZ$) |
1,693.74 $ (2,585.00 A$) |
+97.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
13,561.35 $ (23,027.69 NZ$) |
12,940.54 $ (19,750.00 A$) |
-4.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
75.40 $ (128.03 NZ$) |
77.48 $ (118.25 A$) |
+2.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
46.62 $ (79.16 NZ$) |
50.78 $ (77.50 A$) |
+8.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
99.00 $ (168.10 NZ$) |
99.20 $ (151.40 A$) |
+0.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
126.51 $ (214.82 NZ$) |
107.74 $ (164.44 A$) |
-14.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,220.32 $ (2,072.15 NZ$) |
1,580.79 $ (2,412.62 A$) |
+29.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,049.49 $ (1,782.07 NZ$) |
1,161.78 $ (1,773.12 A$) |
+10.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,291.85 $ (3,891.64 NZ$) |
2,454.04 $ (3,745.39 A$) |
+7.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,785.47 $ (3,031.80 NZ$) |
1,747.72 $ (2,667.39 A$) |
-2.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
783.70 $ (1,330.74 NZ$) |
500.17 $ (763.36 A$) |
-36.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
663.69 $ (1,126.98 NZ$) |
359.15 $ (548.14 A$) |
-45.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Auckland Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,559.23 $ (6,043.71 NZ$) |
3,885.83 $ (5,930.60 A$) |
+9.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.86 | 6.38 | -7.0 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 266 | 197 |
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