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Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Australia are 0.72% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Australia are 3.08% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 12.56% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 2.91% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 1.82% higher than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 21.43% higher than in New Zealand | |
| New Zealand | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
18.00 NZ$ (17.05 A$) |
19.00 NZ$ (18.00 A$) |
+5.55 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
85.00 NZ$ (80.53 A$) |
84.44 NZ$ (80.00 A$) |
-0.66 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
11.00 NZ$ (10.42 A$) |
11.61 NZ$ (11.00 A$) |
+5.55 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
8.00 NZ$ (7.58 A$) |
8.44 NZ$ (8.00 A$) |
+5.55 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
8.50 NZ$ (8.05 A$) |
8.44 NZ$ (8.00 A$) |
-0.66 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.47 NZ$ (4.24 A$) |
4.56 NZ$ (4.32 A$) |
+1.95 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.10 NZ$ (2.94 A$) |
3.40 NZ$ (3.22 A$) |
+9.65 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.59 NZ$ (2.45 A$) |
2.84 NZ$ (2.69 A$) |
+9.84 % |
| Markets | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.17 NZ$ (9.63 A$) |
5.75 NZ$ (5.45 A$) |
-43.47 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.96 NZ$ (1.86 A$) |
2.40 NZ$ (2.28 A$) |
+22.61 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.24 NZ$ (1.17 A$) |
1.23 NZ$ (1.17 A$) |
-0.24 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.72 NZ$ (4.47 A$) |
4.49 NZ$ (4.26 A$) |
-4.81 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.39 NZ$ (4.16 A$) |
4.18 NZ$ (3.96 A$) |
-4.85 % |
| Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) |
5.66 NZ$ (5.36 A$) |
4.89 NZ$ (4.63 A$) |
-13.71 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
7.58 NZ$ (7.18 A$) |
7.19 NZ$ (6.81 A$) |
-5.07 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.64 NZ$ (1.56 A$) |
1.93 NZ$ (1.83 A$) |
+17.74 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.34 NZ$ (1.27 A$) |
1.54 NZ$ (1.46 A$) |
+15.22 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.72 NZ$ (1.63 A$) |
1.76 NZ$ (1.67 A$) |
+2.33 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.35 NZ$ (2.22 A$) |
2.32 NZ$ (2.20 A$) |
-1.25 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.40 NZ$ (1.33 A$) |
1.49 NZ$ (1.41 A$) |
+6.15 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.17 NZ$ (1.11 A$) |
1.20 NZ$ (1.14 A$) |
+2.44 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.78 NZ$ (2.64 A$) |
2.66 NZ$ (2.52 A$) |
-4.47 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.87 NZ$ (1.77 A$) |
1.91 NZ$ (1.81 A$) |
+1.84 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
15.00 NZ$ (14.21 A$) |
15.83 NZ$ (15.00 A$) |
+5.55 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.74 NZ$ (4.49 A$) |
4.66 NZ$ (4.41 A$) |
-1.75 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.07 NZ$ (4.81 A$) |
5.83 NZ$ (5.53 A$) |
+15.00 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
26.50 NZ$ (25.11 A$) |
30.14 NZ$ (28.55 A$) |
+13.72 % |
| Transportation | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 NZ$ (3.32 A$) |
4.22 NZ$ (4.00 A$) |
+20.63 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
150.00 NZ$ (142.11 A$) |
153.05 NZ$ (145.00 A$) |
+2.04 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.50 NZ$ (3.32 A$) |
4.43 NZ$ (4.20 A$) |
+26.66 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.75 NZ$ (4.50 A$) |
3.40 NZ$ (3.22 A$) |
-28.44 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (56.84 A$) |
51.93 NZ$ (49.20 A$) |
-13.45 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
8.31 NZ$ (7.87 A$) |
5.88 NZ$ (5.57 A$) |
-29.21 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
34,990.00 NZ$ (33,149.02 A$) |
26,388.41 NZ$ (25,000.00 A$) |
-24.58 % |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
29,834.49 NZ$ (28,264.77 A$) |
24,930.13 NZ$ (23,618.44 A$) |
-16.44 % |
| Utilities (Monthly) | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
175.30 NZ$ (166.08 A$) |
209.11 NZ$ (198.11 A$) |
+19.29 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.45 NZ$ (0.42 A$) |
0.21 NZ$ (0.20 A$) |
-53.03 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
84.03 NZ$ (79.61 A$) |
77.65 NZ$ (73.56 A$) |
-7.60 % |
| Sports And Leisure | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
60.71 NZ$ (57.51 A$) |
65.47 NZ$ (62.02 A$) |
+7.84 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.88 NZ$ (14.10 A$) |
20.57 NZ$ (19.49 A$) |
+38.26 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.00 NZ$ (14.21 A$) |
19.00 NZ$ (18.00 A$) |
+26.66 % |
| Childcare | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
973.69 NZ$ (922.46 A$) |
1,721.55 NZ$ (1,630.97 A$) |
+76.81 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
19,187.22 NZ$ (18,177.70 A$) |
20,691.03 NZ$ (19,602.38 A$) |
+7.84 % |
| Clothing And Shoes | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
106.07 NZ$ (100.49 A$) |
103.36 NZ$ (97.92 A$) |
-2.56 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
57.47 NZ$ (54.45 A$) |
65.48 NZ$ (62.03 A$) |
+13.94 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
138.26 NZ$ (130.98 A$) |
140.63 NZ$ (133.23 A$) |
+1.71 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
161.05 NZ$ (152.57 A$) |
147.16 NZ$ (139.42 A$) |
-8.62 % |
| Rent Per Month | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,473.26 NZ$ (1,395.75 A$) |
1,779.67 NZ$ (1,686.04 A$) |
+20.80 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,211.94 NZ$ (1,148.17 A$) |
1,358.39 NZ$ (1,286.92 A$) |
+12.08 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,418.60 NZ$ (2,291.35 A$) |
2,863.59 NZ$ (2,712.92 A$) |
+18.40 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,977.23 NZ$ (1,873.20 A$) |
1,968.46 NZ$ (1,864.89 A$) |
-0.44 % |
| Buy Apartment Price | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
631.17 NZ$ (597.96 A$) |
746.63 NZ$ (707.35 A$) |
+18.29 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
480.09 NZ$ (454.83 A$) |
525.92 NZ$ (498.25 A$) |
+9.55 % |
| Salaries And Financing | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,583.77 NZ$ (3,395.21 A$) |
4,485.96 NZ$ (4,249.94 A$) |
+25.17 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.86 | 4.45 | -8.42 % |
| Last update: | January 2019 | January 2019 | |
| Contributors: | 1162 | 2723 | |
| Data from past: | 18 months | 18 months | |
| Currency: NZD |