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London vs Auckland

Auckland runs about 22% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 871 USD a month.

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
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
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Auckland monthly
$3,179
Index 50 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-22%
Auckland relative to London
Rent gap
$720
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricLondonAuckland
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD3,179 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6350✓
Housing2,600 USD1,880 USD✓
Utilities267 USD160 USD✓
Food617 USD✓758 USD
Transport282 USD114 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle169 USD148 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,948 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓28.6%
Left over each month1,902 USD2,769 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,000 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,880 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD3,383 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD7,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10074/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓80/100
Air quality60/10092/100✓
Public transport92/100✓52/100
Walkability90/100✓60/100
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife94/100✓66/100
Family friendliness72/10084/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps150 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓15°C
Summer high23°C✓24°C
Winter low3°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,100 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min20 min✓
CurrencyGBPNZD
Time zoneEurope/LondonPacific/Auckland

Auckland runs about 22% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 871 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Auckland cheaper?

Auckland runs about 22% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 871 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Auckland compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Auckland?

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