New Zealand
New Zealand's largest city, straddling two harbors with a Polynesian-influenced culture, excellent sailing, and volcanic cones dotting the skyline.
#73 of 250
34% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 958
Based on NYC = 100 index
Auckland is the 73. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 958 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 16% above the median city and adds $ 170 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 211, 3br apartment (city center) $ 1 702. It is also pricier than usual for utilities.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is entertainment, 27% below the median: fitness club (monthly) $ 29, cinema ticket $ 9.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
44 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/auckland. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,211.18 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | TradeMe Property |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,701.81 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | TradeMe Property |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,695.65 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | TradeMe Property |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 8.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Beef (1kg) | 12.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 9.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Butter (200g) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Eggs (12) | 5.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Bread (500g) | 1.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Oats (500g) | 1.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 6.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Garlic (1kg) | 6.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Woolworths New Zealand |
| One-way Ticket | 1.68 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares (browser) |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 23.17 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices, Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 39.16 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 29.03 / month | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Gym Chains, MENA, Africa & Oceania Entertainment |
| Cinema Ticket | 8.95 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices (Asia-Pacific) |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 5.59 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices (Asia-Pacific) |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 1.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 123.02 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
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