Cost of Living Comparison Between Whangarei and Auckland 
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Auckland are 80.6% higher than in Whangarei | |
| Restaurant Prices in Auckland are 15.5% lower than in Whangarei | |
| Groceries Prices in Auckland are 6.4% higher than in Whangarei | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 NZ$ | 25.00 NZ$ | -37.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 NZ$ | 120.00 NZ$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.50 NZ$ | 16.00 NZ$ | +10.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 NZ$ | 12.00 NZ$ | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 NZ$ | 12.00 NZ$ | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.67 NZ$ | 5.81 NZ$ | +2.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.62 NZ$ | 4.40 NZ$ | +21.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.92 NZ$ | 3.92 NZ$ | +34.4 % |
Markets | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.85 NZ$ | 12.78 NZ$ | +17.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.41 NZ$ | 3.30 NZ$ | -3.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.86 NZ$ | 1.62 NZ$ | -13.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.57 NZ$ | 10.91 NZ$ | +14.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.33 NZ$ | 6.88 NZ$ | -6.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.90 NZ$ | 7.71 NZ$ | -2.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.91 NZ$ | 10.51 NZ$ | -11.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.87 NZ$ | 2.15 NZ$ | +15.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.46 NZ$ | 1.78 NZ$ | +22.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.93 NZ$ | 2.35 NZ$ | +21.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.55 NZ$ | 4.99 NZ$ | +95.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.51 NZ$ | 1.92 NZ$ | +27.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 NZ$ | 1.52 NZ$ | +11.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.87 NZ$ | 4.89 NZ$ | -16.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.67 NZ$ | 2.19 NZ$ | +31.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 NZ$ | 19.00 NZ$ | +26.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.00 NZ$ | 6.24 NZ$ | +56.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.25 NZ$ | 6.56 NZ$ | +4.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 38.00 NZ$ | 38.50 NZ$ | +1.3 % |
Transportation | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 NZ$ | 4.00 NZ$ | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | ? | 215.00 NZ$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.60 NZ$ | 4.00 NZ$ | +150.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 NZ$ | 5.63 NZ$ | +105.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 NZ$ | 60.00 NZ$ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10.34 NZ$ | 10.58 NZ$ | +2.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,490.00 NZ$ | 40,000.00 NZ$ | +9.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,900.00 NZ$ | 34,475.45 NZ$ | +15.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 210.12 NZ$ | 250.95 NZ$ | +19.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 65.00 NZ$ | 70.87 NZ$ | +9.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 146.67 NZ$ | 87.00 NZ$ | -40.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71.00 NZ$ | 82.76 NZ$ | +16.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | ? | 30.68 NZ$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 NZ$ | 22.00 NZ$ | +22.2 % |
Childcare | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 983.33 NZ$ | 1,399.84 NZ$ | +42.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | 23,250.00 NZ$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 101.25 NZ$ | 137.92 NZ$ | +36.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 108.33 NZ$ | 85.10 NZ$ | -21.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 170.00 NZ$ | 180.73 NZ$ | +6.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 240.00 NZ$ | 208.72 NZ$ | -13.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,366.67 NZ$ | 2,172.43 NZ$ | +59.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 960.00 NZ$ | 2,013.72 NZ$ | +109.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,138.05 NZ$ | 4,038.44 NZ$ | +88.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,791.67 NZ$ | 3,216.68 NZ$ | +79.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 325.16 NZ$ | 1,407.90 NZ$ | +333.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 427.35 NZ$ | 1,215.24 NZ$ | +184.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Whangarei Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,676.80 NZ$ | 5,452.09 NZ$ | +16.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.31 | 6.53 | +3.6 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 14 | 352 |
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| Cost of Living in North Shore | 93.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Auckland | 98.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Waitakere | 101.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manukau | 112.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pukekohe | 129.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Thames | 168.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 175.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 188.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Matamata | 197.54 miles |
Cities near Auckland: | Cost of Living in North Shore | 6.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manukau | 14.42 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 78.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 90.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whangarei | 98.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tauranga | 126.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rotorua | 141.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taupo | 172.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Plymouth | 223.66 miles |