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Auckland vs Vancouver

Auckland runs about 11% cheaper than Vancouver for this household, a difference of 361 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
Downtown Eastside, Vancouver during coronavirus pandemic
Vancouver
$3,541/month · Canada
GoToVan from Vancouver, Canada · CC BY 2.0
Auckland monthly
$3,179
Index 50 (NYC = 100)
Vancouver monthly
$3,541
Index 55 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+11%
Vancouver relative to Auckland
Rent gap
$220
Vancouver costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AucklandVancouver
  • Housing
    Housing: Auckland $1,880, Vancouver $2,100. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Food
    Food: Auckland $758, Vancouver $774. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Transport
    Transport: Auckland $114, Vancouver $162. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Auckland $160, Vancouver $221. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Auckland $23, Vancouver $9.20. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Auckland $148, Vancouver $168. Cheaper in Auckland.
  • Other
    Other: Auckland $96, Vancouver $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

MetricAucklandVancouver
Cost
Total monthly cost3,179 USD✓3,541 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)50✓55
Housing1,880 USD✓2,100 USD
Utilities160 USD✓221 USD
Food758 USD✓774 USD
Transport114 USD✓162 USD
Healthcare23 USD9 USD✓
Lifestyle148 USD✓168 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,948 USD6,088 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%26.9%✓
Left over each month2,769 USD✓2,547 USD
Average local net salary3,000 USD3,300 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,880 USD✓2,100 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,383 USD✓3,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,000 USD✓10,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety74/10074/100
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality92/100✓84/100
Public transport52/10070/100✓
Walkability60/10076/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓96/100
Nightlife66/10072/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓82/100
Median broadband150 Mbps210 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature15°C11°C✓
Summer high24°C23°C✓
Winter low8°C✓1°C
Sunshine hours per year2,100 h✓1,930 h
Annual rainfall1200 mm1190 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min15 min✓
CurrencyNZDCAD
Time zonePacific/AucklandAmerica/Vancouver

Auckland runs about 11% cheaper than Vancouver for this household, a difference of 361 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Auckland or Vancouver cheaper?

Auckland runs about 11% cheaper than Vancouver for this household, a difference of 361 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Vancouver compared with Auckland?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,948 a month in Auckland and $6,088 in Vancouver, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Auckland or Vancouver?

Auckland scores 74/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Vancouver scores 74 and 84. Auckland averages 15°C against 11°C in Vancouver.