Wellington

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. Wellington Harbour ranks as one of New Zealand's chief seaports and serves both domestic and international shipping.

Founded: 1839
Population: 212k
Area: 112.36 km²
Average salary: $2,706.04
Elevation: 495 m
Timezone: UTC+12

Cost of Living in Wellington

Last Update: February 2023

Rent Per Month

Price

Range

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

$1,588.43

$1,135.44$1,955.48

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

$1,426.54

$1,009.28$1,715.78

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

$2,663.48

$2,181.31$3,294.67

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

$2,186.23

$1,722.08$2,649.36

Buy Apartment Price

Price

Range

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

$7,502.11

$5,992.60$8,389.64

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

$6,871.35

$5,929.52$7,758.84

Utilities (Monthly)

Price

Range

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)

$0.32

$0.25$0.32

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment

$173.00

$113.54$232.29

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$57.56

$44.16$68.76

Markets

Price

Range

Apples (1kg)

$3.12

$1.89$3.78

Banana (1kg)

$2.40

$1.83$4.10

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

$14.91

$8.83$22.07

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$11.35

$8.83$18.92

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.63

$5.68$15.77

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

$23.97

$19.55$28.39

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$4.09

$1.89$6.31

Eggs (regular) (12)

$4.68

$2.41$6.81

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.78

$2.52$6.31

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.77

$1.58$4.10

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$2.14

$0.95$3.15

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.29

$6.62$17.03

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.96

$1.42$2.52

Onion (1kg)

$2.01

$1.26$3.15

Oranges (1kg)

$3.15

$1.89$4.41

Potato (1kg)

$2.30

$1.57$3.78

Rice (white), (1kg)

$2.20

$1.26$3.15

Tomato (1kg)

$5.81

$2.83$8.82

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.25

$0.62$2.27

Transportation

Price

Range

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.83

$1.61$1.99

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$96.07

$63.08$152.43

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

$2.52

$1.89$3.15

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$63.08

$37.85$94.62

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

$1.83

$1.83$3.15

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.37

$2.37$2.37

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)

$21,318.93

$18,923.99$23,339.59

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)

$25,231.99

$22,071.69$31,539.99

Clothing And Shoes

Price

Range

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$79.09

$37.85$103.96

1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes

$127.80

$82.00$151.39

1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)

$108.22

$56.77$150.76

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)

$47.43

$25.23$63.08

Restaurants

Price

Range

Cappuccino (regular)

$3.40

$2.84$4.10

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.55

$1.89$3.15

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$6.94

$5.68$8.20

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$6.31

$4.73$8.52

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

$9.46

$8.20$9.46

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$75.70

$56.77$100.93

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$13.25

$9.46$18.92

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.32

$1.89$2.84

Childcare

Price

Range

International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child

$12,324.25

$9,462.00$15,233.82

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child

$787.71

$420.53$977.74

Sports And Leisure

Price

Range

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

$12.62

$10.09$13.88

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$41.62

$12.62$75.70

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

$16.24

$12.62$18.92

Salaries And Financing

Price

Range

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$2,706.04

Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate

4.97

2.55.65

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