9.0% above the New Zealand average
Ranked #132 of 577 cities · More expensive than 77.1% of cities worldwide
Compared to New Zealand average · See New Zealand ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | NZD 2,337/mo ≈ $1,323 | NZD 2,168/mo ≈ $1,227 | 7% |
| 3-Bedroom | NZD 3,948/mo ≈ $2,235 | NZD 2,981/mo ≈ $1,687 | 25% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Auckland has a cost of living index of 51.0 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. ShouldIMove price index is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Based on 108 country PLI x 1.1 city factor
Auckland is expensive by global standards (ranked #132 of 577 cities). It is 9.0% more expensive than the New Zealand average, based on 3 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is restaurants and the priciest is rent.
Workers in New Zealand earning NZD 99,319 gross take home NZD 5,954/month after tax (28.1% effective rate). See full New Zealand tax calculator →
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