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Auckland vs London

Auckland runs about 27% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 871 USD a month.

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
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Auckland monthly
$3,179
Index 50 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+27%
London relative to Auckland
Rent gap
$720
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AucklandLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Auckland $1,880, London $2,600. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Food
    Food: Auckland $758, London $617. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: Auckland $114, London $282. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Auckland $160, London $267. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Auckland $23, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Auckland $148, London $169. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Other
    Other: Auckland $96, London $107. 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

MetricAucklandLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,179 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)50✓63
Housing1,880 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities160 USD✓267 USD
Food758 USD617 USD✓
Transport114 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare23 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle148 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,948 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%28.6%✓
Left over each month2,769 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary3,000 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,880 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,383 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,000 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety74/100✓66/100
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality92/100✓60/100
Public transport52/10092/100✓
Walkability60/10090/100✓
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife66/10094/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓72/100
Median broadband150 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C12°C✓
Summer high24°C23°C✓
Winter low8°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,100 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall1200 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min✓90 min
CurrencyNZDGBP
Time zonePacific/AucklandEurope/London

Auckland runs about 27% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 871 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Auckland or London cheaper?

Auckland runs about 27% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 871 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Auckland?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,948 a month in Auckland and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Auckland or London?

Auckland scores 74/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Auckland averages 15°C against 12°C in London.