Cost of living
The standard of living in New Zealand is one of the main attractions for migrants. The more relaxed lifestyle coupled with the relatively low cost of living makes it an appealing country in which to live. The cost of living tends to more expensive the further North you live in New Zealand with Auckland being one of the most expensive cities overall.
Median Monthly Disposable Salary 3,626.72 NZ$
Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in city centre 676.51 NZ$
Renting a 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre 453.12 NZ$
Price per Square metre to buy an apartment in city centre 4,490.25 NZ$
Price per Square metre to buy an apartment outside of centre 3,908.09 NZ$
Basic utilities (electricity, gas, water, waste) 138.92 NZ$
Meal at a fast food restaurant 9.43 NZ$
Loaf of bread 2.00 NZ$
Litre of milk 1.98 NZ$
Small bottle of water 1.63 NZ$
Can of coke/soft drink 1.65 NZ$
Taxi (5km within centre) 18.16 NZ$
Cinema ticket 13.33 NZ$
