Auckland, New Zealand
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Auckland, New Zealand: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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77%
Quality of life -
60%
Cost of living -
64%
Connectivity -
100%
Weather
66
General
| Currency | NZD |
| Population (in millions) | 1.7 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 13 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Ponsonby, Auckland Central |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 80 |
| Top selling local beer | Steinlager |
| Most popular local dish | Hangi |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Sky Tower, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Waitemata Harbour |
| Discount airline | Air New Zealand |
| Major airline | Air New Zealand |
| Largest ride sharing company | Zoomy |
| Primary train stations | Britomart, Papakura, Manukau |
| Primary airports | Auckland Airport, Ardmore Airport, and North Shore Aerodrome |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 40000 NZD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Auckland is located at Commercial Bay, 22-26 Queen Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | I, G |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | Noel Leeming |
| Best internet carrier | Spark |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $75 NZD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $45,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $60,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 15% |
| Income tax rate | 33% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 4.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 NZD |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | ANZ Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Increasingly common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 111 (general), 105 (police), 111 (ambulance), 111 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 441 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
77%
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52%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
91%
Property to income -
48%
Crime -
72%
Healthcare -
100%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | NZ$5,414 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.91% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | NZ$1,270 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | NZ$20,615 |
Cost of living
60%
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Purchasing Power
100%
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Rent
40%
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Food
74%
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Restaurant
72%
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Workspace
29%
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Transport
37%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | NZ$2,122.36 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | NZ$1,887.41 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | NZ$3,844.25 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | NZ$3,099.47 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | NZ$26.60 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | NZ$3.14 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | NZ$3.31 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | NZ$8.05 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | NZ$15.30 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | NZ$1.82 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | NZ$17.99 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | NZ$5.70 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | NZ$5.36 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | NZ$35.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | NZ$15.63 |
| Apples (1kg) | NZ$4.67 |
| Oranges (1kg) | NZ$5.33 |
| Potato (1kg) | NZ$3.54 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | NZ$4.31 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | NZ$3.44 |
| Tomato (1kg) | NZ$9.34 |
| Banana (1kg) | NZ$3.54 |
| Onion (1kg) | NZ$2.95 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | NZ$23.62 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | NZ$25.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | NZ$120.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | NZ$15.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | NZ$10.50 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | NZ$11.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | NZ$3.89 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | NZ$3.33 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | NZ$5.46 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | NZ$230.12 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | NZ$0.43 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | NZ$86.03 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | NZ$76.42 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | NZ$26.60 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | NZ$21.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | NZ$4.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | NZ$215.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | NZ$2.94 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | NZ$39,990.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | NZ$33,903.33 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | NZ$4.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | NZ$3.05 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | NZ$60.00 |
