Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Auckland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Auckland is 21.6% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Auckland is 34.4% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Auckland are 53.8% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Auckland are 7.0% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Auckland are 6.4% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Auckland is 18.8% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 S$ (18.97 NZ$) |
19.77 S$ (25.00 NZ$) |
+31.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
97.50 S$ (123.30 NZ$) |
98.84 S$ (125.00 NZ$) |
+1.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 S$ (12.65 NZ$) |
12.65 S$ (16.00 NZ$) |
+26.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 S$ (12.65 NZ$) |
9.49 S$ (12.00 NZ$) |
-5.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.00 S$ (12.65 NZ$) |
9.49 S$ (12.00 NZ$) |
-5.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.32 S$ (7.99 NZ$) |
4.48 S$ (5.66 NZ$) |
-29.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.02 S$ (2.55 NZ$) |
3.06 S$ (3.87 NZ$) |
+51.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 S$ (1.92 NZ$) |
2.93 S$ (3.71 NZ$) |
+93.6 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
14.09 S$ (17.82 NZ$) |
9.23 S$ (11.67 NZ$) |
-34.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.57 S$ (3.25 NZ$) |
2.51 S$ (3.18 NZ$) |
-2.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.61 S$ (2.03 NZ$) |
1.19 S$ (1.51 NZ$) |
-25.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.50 S$ (5.70 NZ$) |
8.91 S$ (11.26 NZ$) |
+97.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.76 S$ (13.61 NZ$) |
5.20 S$ (6.58 NZ$) |
-51.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.40 S$ (8.09 NZ$) |
5.99 S$ (7.57 NZ$) |
-6.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
11.73 S$ (14.83 NZ$) |
7.83 S$ (9.90 NZ$) |
-33.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.60 S$ (3.29 NZ$) |
1.71 S$ (2.17 NZ$) |
-34.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.91 S$ (2.42 NZ$) |
1.33 S$ (1.68 NZ$) |
-30.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.41 S$ (3.05 NZ$) |
1.81 S$ (2.29 NZ$) |
-25.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.72 S$ (2.17 NZ$) |
3.22 S$ (4.07 NZ$) |
+87.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.42 S$ (1.79 NZ$) |
1.42 S$ (1.79 NZ$) |
-0.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.40 S$ (1.78 NZ$) |
1.17 S$ (1.48 NZ$) |
-16.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.27 S$ (2.88 NZ$) |
2.92 S$ (3.69 NZ$) |
+28.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.81 S$ (2.29 NZ$) |
1.61 S$ (2.03 NZ$) |
-11.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (37.94 NZ$) |
15.81 S$ (20.00 NZ$) |
-47.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.48 S$ (6.93 NZ$) |
4.66 S$ (5.89 NZ$) |
-15.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.28 S$ (7.95 NZ$) |
5.67 S$ (7.17 NZ$) |
-9.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
16.90 S$ (21.37 NZ$) |
31.63 S$ (40.00 NZ$) |
+87.2 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (2.53 NZ$) |
3.32 S$ (4.20 NZ$) |
+66.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 S$ (151.76 NZ$) |
170.01 S$ (215.00 NZ$) |
+41.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.57 S$ (5.79 NZ$) |
3.16 S$ (4.00 NZ$) |
-30.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (2.04 NZ$) |
4.45 S$ (5.63 NZ$) |
+176.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.40 S$ (25.80 NZ$) |
47.44 S$ (60.00 NZ$) |
+132.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.81 S$ (13.68 NZ$) |
8.78 S$ (11.11 NZ$) |
-18.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
180,000.00 S$ (227,636.16 NZ$) |
35,978.47 S$ (45,500.00 NZ$) |
-80.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
158,942.34 S$ (201,005.69 NZ$) |
28,419.04 S$ (35,940.00 NZ$) |
-82.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
220.74 S$ (279.16 NZ$) |
184.75 S$ (233.64 NZ$) |
-16.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
22.01 S$ (27.83 NZ$) |
43.96 S$ (55.59 NZ$) |
+99.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
46.81 S$ (59.20 NZ$) |
63.85 S$ (80.74 NZ$) |
+36.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
140.85 S$ (178.12 NZ$) |
46.24 S$ (58.48 NZ$) |
-67.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.62 S$ (19.75 NZ$) |
22.56 S$ (28.53 NZ$) |
+44.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.00 S$ (18.97 NZ$) |
18.19 S$ (23.00 NZ$) |
+21.2 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,486.57 S$ (1,879.98 NZ$) |
1,150.68 S$ (1,455.20 NZ$) |
-22.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
36,671.32 S$ (46,376.22 NZ$) |
18,208.81 S$ (23,027.69 NZ$) |
-50.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
89.50 S$ (113.18 NZ$) |
101.24 S$ (128.03 NZ$) |
+13.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
60.54 S$ (76.56 NZ$) |
62.59 S$ (79.16 NZ$) |
+3.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
125.67 S$ (158.92 NZ$) |
132.93 S$ (168.10 NZ$) |
+5.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
142.38 S$ (180.05 NZ$) |
169.87 S$ (214.82 NZ$) |
+19.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,624.29 S$ (4,583.44 NZ$) |
1,638.53 S$ (2,072.15 NZ$) |
-54.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,662.31 S$ (3,366.87 NZ$) |
1,409.14 S$ (1,782.07 NZ$) |
-47.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,130.77 S$ (9,017.89 NZ$) |
3,077.26 S$ (3,891.64 NZ$) |
-56.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,030.76 S$ (6,362.12 NZ$) |
2,397.35 S$ (3,031.80 NZ$) |
-52.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,560.49 S$ (3,238.11 NZ$) |
1,052.27 S$ (1,330.74 NZ$) |
-58.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,688.32 S$ (2,135.13 NZ$) |
891.14 S$ (1,126.98 NZ$) |
-47.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Auckland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,134.14 S$ (7,757.52 NZ$) |
4,778.98 S$ (6,043.71 NZ$) |
-22.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.58 | 6.86 | +91.6 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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