Living in Auckland

Auckland

Harbours, nighlife and landmarks
Photo by Partha Narasimhan
85
Score

Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, is a metropolis perched between two stunning harbours. With its cultural scene, nightlife, and iconic landmarks like the Sky Tower, Auckland offers a blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Whether you're soaking up the sun on beautiful beaches or navigating its lively neighbourhoods, Auckland is a gateway to both adventure and relaxation.

The Good

  • 🎉 Decent nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • Coffee
  • 👴 Strong ex-pat community
  • 📡 Strong wifi coverage
  • 🚌 Good public transport
  • 🌲 Nature
  • 🤿 Scuba diving
  • 🛍️ Shopping

The Bad

  • 💰 Relatively expensive
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Auckland
Cheapest () Costliest ()
New Zealand
1%
more expensive than New Zealand median
208th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Auckland is the most expensive place (out of 3) to live in New Zealand
  • The average salary in Auckland is
  • It's about 65% more expensive to live in Auckland than it is Medellin
  • You can expect to spend around $2,284.41 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Auckland is generally safe with low crime rates, but petty crime like theft can occur in busy areas.

Internet speed

Good

Download
51.6Mbps
Upload
11.4Mbps
Latency
26.4ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is fairly warm with temperatures around 20°

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