Cost of Living in Wellington
Summary of cost of living in Wellington, New Zealand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,583.5$ (6,366.1NZ$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 981.2$ (1,743.1NZ$), excluding rent.
- Wellington is 32.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Wellington is, on average, 50.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.07 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 74.30 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.01 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.61 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.75 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.48 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.45 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.02 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.78 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.81 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.72 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.47 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.47 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.88 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.12 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.86 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.63 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.10 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.24 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.13 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.17 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.65 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 25.33 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.55 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 106.95 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.86 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.45 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 33.77 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.58 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,396.59 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 23,560.74 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 143.53 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 28.66 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 48.76 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 36.11 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 17.83 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.26 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 749.78 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 11,914.71 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 67.23 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 39.68 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 112.08 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 147.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,194.79 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,037.85 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,029.66 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,785.71 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 591.03 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 439.45 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,161.53 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.77 |
Prices in Wellington
This city had 1153 entries in the past 12 months by 100 different contributors.
Last update: 3 November 2025
Last update: 3 November 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Paraparaumu, Wellington | 32.19 miles |
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| 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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