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Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Australia are 3.20% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Australia are 6.71% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 15.63% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 2.98% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 6.33% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 17.74% higher than in New Zealand | |
| New Zealand | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 NZ$ (18.63 A$) |
21.47 NZ$ (20.00 A$) |
+7.35 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
87.00 NZ$ (81.04 A$) |
85.88 NZ$ (80.00 A$) |
-1.29 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
11.30 NZ$ (10.53 A$) |
11.81 NZ$ (11.00 A$) |
+4.50 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
8.50 NZ$ (7.92 A$) |
8.59 NZ$ (8.00 A$) |
+1.04 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
9.00 NZ$ (8.38 A$) |
8.59 NZ$ (8.00 A$) |
-4.58 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.53 NZ$ (4.22 A$) |
4.69 NZ$ (4.37 A$) |
+3.50 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.20 NZ$ (2.98 A$) |
3.54 NZ$ (3.29 A$) |
+10.45 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.80 NZ$ (2.61 A$) |
2.96 NZ$ (2.76 A$) |
+5.54 % |
| Markets | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.18 NZ$ (9.48 A$) |
6.09 NZ$ (5.67 A$) |
-40.23 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.09 NZ$ (1.94 A$) |
2.62 NZ$ (2.44 A$) |
+25.33 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.28 NZ$ (1.19 A$) |
1.28 NZ$ (1.19 A$) |
+0.11 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.92 NZ$ (4.58 A$) |
4.64 NZ$ (4.32 A$) |
-5.72 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.46 NZ$ (4.15 A$) |
4.59 NZ$ (4.28 A$) |
+3.05 % |
| Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) |
5.62 NZ$ (5.23 A$) |
5.18 NZ$ (4.83 A$) |
-7.72 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
7.87 NZ$ (7.33 A$) |
7.70 NZ$ (7.18 A$) |
-2.08 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.62 NZ$ (1.51 A$) |
2.08 NZ$ (1.94 A$) |
+28.20 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.33 NZ$ (1.24 A$) |
1.67 NZ$ (1.56 A$) |
+25.79 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.68 NZ$ (1.56 A$) |
1.84 NZ$ (1.72 A$) |
+9.69 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.34 NZ$ (2.18 A$) |
2.48 NZ$ (2.31 A$) |
+5.81 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.39 NZ$ (1.30 A$) |
1.59 NZ$ (1.48 A$) |
+13.99 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.16 NZ$ (1.08 A$) |
1.25 NZ$ (1.16 A$) |
+7.90 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.75 NZ$ (2.56 A$) |
2.72 NZ$ (2.53 A$) |
-1.09 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.88 NZ$ (1.75 A$) |
2.31 NZ$ (2.15 A$) |
+22.54 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
15.00 NZ$ (13.97 A$) |
16.10 NZ$ (15.00 A$) |
+7.35 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.54 NZ$ (4.23 A$) |
5.31 NZ$ (4.95 A$) |
+17.10 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.92 NZ$ (4.58 A$) |
6.35 NZ$ (5.91 A$) |
+29.10 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
29.00 NZ$ (27.01 A$) |
32.21 NZ$ (30.00 A$) |
+11.05 % |
| Transportation | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 NZ$ (3.26 A$) |
4.51 NZ$ (4.20 A$) |
+28.82 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
150.00 NZ$ (139.73 A$) |
159.31 NZ$ (148.40 A$) |
+6.21 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.50 NZ$ (3.26 A$) |
4.83 NZ$ (4.50 A$) |
+38.02 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.79 NZ$ (4.46 A$) |
3.46 NZ$ (3.22 A$) |
-27.83 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (55.89 A$) |
52.82 NZ$ (49.20 A$) |
-11.97 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
8.27 NZ$ (7.71 A$) |
5.92 NZ$ (5.52 A$) |
-28.40 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
34,990.00 NZ$ (32,593.61 A$) |
27,149.41 NZ$ (25,290.00 A$) |
-22.41 % |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
29,899.72 NZ$ (27,851.95 A$) |
25,803.60 NZ$ (24,036.37 A$) |
-13.70 % |
| Utilities (Monthly) | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
177.11 NZ$ (164.98 A$) |
216.09 NZ$ (201.29 A$) |
+22.01 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.45 NZ$ (0.42 A$) |
0.34 NZ$ (0.31 A$) |
-26.08 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
83.98 NZ$ (78.22 A$) |
78.63 NZ$ (73.24 A$) |
-6.37 % |
| Sports And Leisure | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
58.08 NZ$ (54.10 A$) |
70.12 NZ$ (65.32 A$) |
+20.75 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.69 NZ$ (14.62 A$) |
21.75 NZ$ (20.26 A$) |
+38.59 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
16.00 NZ$ (14.90 A$) |
19.32 NZ$ (18.00 A$) |
+20.77 % |
| Childcare | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,081.74 NZ$ (1,007.66 A$) |
1,895.53 NZ$ (1,765.70 A$) |
+75.23 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
16,844.62 NZ$ (15,690.96 A$) |
18,686.09 NZ$ (17,406.32 A$) |
+10.93 % |
| Clothing And Shoes | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
107.45 NZ$ (100.10 A$) |
102.25 NZ$ (95.25 A$) |
-4.84 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
54.23 NZ$ (50.51 A$) |
63.53 NZ$ (59.18 A$) |
+17.15 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
137.89 NZ$ (128.44 A$) |
142.31 NZ$ (132.56 A$) |
+3.21 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
160.64 NZ$ (149.64 A$) |
147.35 NZ$ (137.26 A$) |
-8.27 % |
| Rent Per Month | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,478.86 NZ$ (1,377.57 A$) |
1,812.42 NZ$ (1,688.29 A$) |
+22.56 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,200.20 NZ$ (1,118.00 A$) |
1,392.38 NZ$ (1,297.02 A$) |
+16.01 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,384.21 NZ$ (2,220.92 A$) |
2,905.77 NZ$ (2,706.76 A$) |
+21.88 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,007.96 NZ$ (1,870.44 A$) |
2,066.13 NZ$ (1,924.62 A$) |
+2.90 % |
| Buy Apartment Price | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
647.78 NZ$ (603.42 A$) |
799.38 NZ$ (744.63 A$) |
+23.40 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
508.58 NZ$ (473.75 A$) |
593.07 NZ$ (552.45 A$) |
+16.61 % |
| Salaries And Financing | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,795.41 NZ$ (3,535.47 A$) |
4,768.27 NZ$ (4,441.70 A$) |
+25.63 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.76 | 4.26 | -10.43 % |
| Last update: | October 2019 | October 2019 | |
| Contributors: | 1146 | 2663 | |
| Data from past: | 18 months | 18 months | |
| Currency: NZD |