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Amsterdam vs Auckland

Auckland runs about 7% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 257 USD a month.

View from the Metz & Co. Metz & Co. Department Store Rooftop Cafe of the Keizersgracht / Leidsestraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam
$3,436/month · Netherlands
Jorge Royan · CC BY-SA 3.0
A few snaps around the North Island, NZ. Locations include Waiheke, Auckland city, Devonport, Whangamata, Mt Eden
Auckland
$3,179/month · New Zealand
elpinto007 · CC BY-SA 2.0
Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Auckland monthly
$3,179
Index 50 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-7%
Auckland relative to Amsterdam
Rent gap
$220
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AmsterdamAuckland
  • Housing
    Housing: Amsterdam $2,100, Auckland $1,880. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Food
    Food: Amsterdam $581, Auckland $758. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Amsterdam $127, Auckland $114. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Amsterdam $232, Auckland $160. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Amsterdam $173, Auckland $23. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Amsterdam $124, Auckland $148. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Amsterdam $99, Auckland $96. Cheaper in Auckland.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAmsterdamAuckland
Cost
Total monthly cost3,436 USD3,179 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5450✓
Housing2,100 USD1,880 USD✓
Utilities232 USD160 USD✓
Food581 USD✓758 USD
Transport127 USD114 USD✓
Healthcare173 USD23 USD✓
Lifestyle124 USD✓148 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,523 USD5,948 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate33.7%28.6%✓
Left over each month2,087 USD2,769 USD✓
Average local net salary3,500 USD✓3,000 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD1,880 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,800 USD3,383 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD7,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓74/100
Healthcare86/100✓80/100
Air quality68/10092/100✓
Public transport88/100✓52/100
Walkability94/100✓60/100
English proficiency96/100100/100✓
Nightlife88/100✓66/100
Family friendliness80/10084/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps✓150 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature11°C✓15°C
Summer high22°C✓24°C
Winter low2°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h2,100 h✓
Annual rainfall840 mm✓1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access35 min20 min✓
CurrencyEURNZD
Time zoneEurope/AmsterdamPacific/Auckland

Auckland runs about 7% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 257 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Amsterdam or Auckland cheaper?

Auckland runs about 7% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 257 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Auckland compared with Amsterdam?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,523 a month in Amsterdam and $5,948 in Auckland, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Amsterdam or Auckland?

Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Auckland scores 74 and 80. Amsterdam averages 11°C against 15°C in Auckland.