Cost of Living in Wellington
Summary of cost of living in Wellington, New Zealand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,776.7$ (6,309.2NZ$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,052.3$ (1,758.0NZ$), excluding rent.
- Wellington is 23.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Wellington is, on average, 47.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.36 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 83.80 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.58 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.03 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.18 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.56 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.54 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.01 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.84 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.96 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.67 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.99 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.80 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.40 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.40 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.20 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.71 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.27 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.24 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.88 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.35 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.12 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.71 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.54 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 101.43 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.69 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.61 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 59.86 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.38 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,623.69 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,393.80 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 156.98 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 32.92 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 51.36 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.46 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.17 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.97 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 797.34 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,656.11 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.99 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 52.49 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 115.73 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 141.87 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,298.64 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,080.81 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,117.71 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,930.88 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 642.42 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 487.95 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,243.46 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.94 |
Prices in Wellington
This city had 875 entries in the past 12 months by 76 different contributors.
Last update: 16 May 2025
Last update: 16 May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Porirua | 13.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Paraparaumu, Wellington | 32.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Levin | 58.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Masterton | 61.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Palmerston North | 88.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whanganui | 120.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hastings | 188.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taupo | 231.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Plymouth | 240.16 miles |
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