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Auckland vs Sydney

Auckland runs about 14% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 433 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
North Head National Park in Sydney is a perfect location to view the cliffs and the Pacific Ocean. Sydney Harbour National Park
Sydney
$3,612/month · Australia
Hardlinerr · CC BY-SA 4.0
Auckland monthly
$3,179
Index 50 (NYC = 100)
Sydney monthly
$3,612
Index 57 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+14%
Sydney relative to Auckland
Rent gap
$220
Sydney costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AucklandSydney
  • Housing
    Housing: Auckland $1,880, Sydney $2,100. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Food
    Food: Auckland $758, Sydney $836. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Transport
    Transport: Auckland $114, Sydney $222. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Auckland $160, Sydney $156. Cheaper in Sydney.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Auckland $23, Sydney $26. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Auckland $148, Sydney $160. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Other
    Other: Auckland $96, Sydney $112. 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

MetricAucklandSydney
Cost
Total monthly cost3,179 USD✓3,612 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)50✓57
Housing1,880 USD✓2,100 USD
Utilities160 USD156 USD✓
Food758 USD✓836 USD
Transport114 USD✓222 USD
Healthcare23 USD✓26 USD
Lifestyle148 USD✓160 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,948 USD6,176 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%25.9%✓
Left over each month2,769 USD✓2,564 USD
Average local net salary3,000 USD4,000 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,880 USD✓2,100 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,383 USD✓3,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,000 USD✓12,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety74/10076/100✓
Healthcare80/10086/100✓
Air quality92/100✓84/100
Public transport52/10074/100✓
Walkability60/10074/100✓
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife66/10084/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓82/100
Median broadband150 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C✓18°C
Summer high24°C✓27°C
Winter low8°C8°C
Sunshine hours per year2,100 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall1200 mm1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min10 min✓
CurrencyNZDAUD
Time zonePacific/AucklandAustralia/Sydney

Auckland runs about 14% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 433 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Auckland or Sydney cheaper?

Auckland runs about 14% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 433 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Sydney compared with Auckland?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,948 a month in Auckland and $6,176 in Sydney, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Auckland or Sydney?

Auckland scores 74/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Sydney scores 76 and 86. Auckland averages 15°C against 18°C in Sydney.