Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Auckland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Auckland is 21.3% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Auckland is 34.2% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Auckland are 53.4% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Auckland are 8.5% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Auckland are 5.6% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Auckland is 19.6% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.0 S$ (18.82 NZ$) |
20.33 S$ (25.5 NZ$) |
+35.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.0 S$ (125.44 NZ$) |
103.63 S$ (130.0 NZ$) |
+3.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.0 S$ (12.54 NZ$) |
12.75 S$ (16.0 NZ$) |
+27.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
9.9 S$ (12.42 NZ$) |
9.57 S$ (12.0 NZ$) |
-3.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.0 S$ (12.54 NZ$) |
9.57 S$ (12.0 NZ$) |
-4.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.38 S$ (8.01 NZ$) |
4.49 S$ (5.63 NZ$) |
-29.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.08 S$ (2.62 NZ$) |
3.01 S$ (3.77 NZ$) |
+44.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 S$ (1.89 NZ$) |
2.86 S$ (3.59 NZ$) |
+90.2 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
13.74 S$ (17.23 NZ$) |
9.02 S$ (11.32 NZ$) |
-34.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.49 S$ (3.12 NZ$) |
2.47 S$ (3.09 NZ$) |
-0.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.71 S$ (2.14 NZ$) |
1.18 S$ (1.48 NZ$) |
-30.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.35 S$ (5.46 NZ$) |
9.16 S$ (11.5 NZ$) |
+110.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.7 S$ (13.43 NZ$) |
5.15 S$ (6.46 NZ$) |
-51.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.71 S$ (7.16 NZ$) |
5.95 S$ (7.47 NZ$) |
+4.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
11.58 S$ (14.53 NZ$) |
7.77 S$ (9.75 NZ$) |
-32.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.43 S$ (3.05 NZ$) |
1.72 S$ (2.16 NZ$) |
-29.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.84 S$ (2.31 NZ$) |
1.33 S$ (1.66 NZ$) |
-27.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.41 S$ (3.02 NZ$) |
1.81 S$ (2.27 NZ$) |
-24.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.67 S$ (2.1 NZ$) |
3.13 S$ (3.93 NZ$) |
+87.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.39 S$ (1.75 NZ$) |
1.37 S$ (1.72 NZ$) |
-1.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.43 S$ (1.79 NZ$) |
1.13 S$ (1.42 NZ$) |
-20.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.22 S$ (2.79 NZ$) |
2.61 S$ (3.28 NZ$) |
+17.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.89 S$ (2.38 NZ$) |
1.79 S$ (2.25 NZ$) |
-5.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
35.0 S$ (43.91 NZ$) |
15.94 S$ (20.0 NZ$) |
-54.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.61 S$ (7.04 NZ$) |
4.21 S$ (5.28 NZ$) |
-24.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.42 S$ (8.05 NZ$) |
5.35 S$ (6.71 NZ$) |
-16.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
16.9 S$ (21.2 NZ$) |
31.89 S$ (40.0 NZ$) |
+88.7 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.0 S$ (2.51 NZ$) |
3.55 S$ (4.45 NZ$) |
+77.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.0 S$ (150.53 NZ$) |
171.39 S$ (215.0 NZ$) |
+42.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.6 S$ (5.77 NZ$) |
3.19 S$ (4.0 NZ$) |
-30.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (2.02 NZ$) |
4.49 S$ (5.63 NZ$) |
+179.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.4 S$ (25.59 NZ$) |
47.83 S$ (60.0 NZ$) |
+134.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.84 S$ (13.59 NZ$) |
8.78 S$ (11.01 NZ$) |
-19.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
180,000.0 S$ (225,799.14 NZ$) |
38,264.1 S$ (48,000.0 NZ$) |
-78.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
158,477.6 S$ (198,800.59 NZ$) |
28,707.88 S$ (36,012.31 NZ$) |
-81.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
214.21 S$ (268.72 NZ$) |
181.12 S$ (227.21 NZ$) |
-15.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
22.47 S$ (28.19 NZ$) |
41.29 S$ (51.79 NZ$) |
+83.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
47.76 S$ (59.91 NZ$) |
65.91 S$ (82.68 NZ$) |
+38.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
136.39 S$ (171.1 NZ$) |
48.26 S$ (60.54 NZ$) |
-64.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.89 S$ (19.93 NZ$) |
23.02 S$ (28.88 NZ$) |
+44.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
16.0 S$ (20.07 NZ$) |
18.33 S$ (23.0 NZ$) |
+14.6 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,559.9 S$ (1,956.8 NZ$) |
1,227.98 S$ (1,540.43 NZ$) |
-21.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
36,775.34 S$ (46,132.45 NZ$) |
19,075.36 S$ (23,928.89 NZ$) |
-48.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
89.5 S$ (112.27 NZ$) |
96.89 S$ (121.54 NZ$) |
+8.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
59.31 S$ (74.41 NZ$) |
62.58 S$ (78.5 NZ$) |
+5.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
130.38 S$ (163.55 NZ$) |
131.26 S$ (164.66 NZ$) |
+0.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
145.48 S$ (182.5 NZ$) |
164.42 S$ (206.25 NZ$) |
+13.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,637.39 S$ (4,562.89 NZ$) |
1,700.91 S$ (2,133.69 NZ$) |
-53.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,650.62 S$ (3,325.05 NZ$) |
1,500.43 S$ (1,882.19 NZ$) |
-43.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,260.42 S$ (9,107.75 NZ$) |
3,079.97 S$ (3,863.64 NZ$) |
-57.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,142.31 S$ (6,450.71 NZ$) |
2,432.35 S$ (3,051.24 NZ$) |
-52.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,624.96 S$ (3,292.85 NZ$) |
1,016.19 S$ (1,274.75 NZ$) |
-61.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,718.01 S$ (2,155.13 NZ$) |
871.67 S$ (1,093.46 NZ$) |
-49.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,744.66 S$ (7,206.32 NZ$) |
4,522.91 S$ (5,673.72 NZ$) |
-21.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.53 | 6.8 | +92.7 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 624 | 265 |
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