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Sydney vs Auckland

Auckland runs about 12% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 433 USD a month.

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
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
Sydney monthly
$3,612
Index 57 (NYC = 100)
Auckland monthly
$3,179
Index 50 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-12%
Auckland relative to Sydney
Rent gap
$220
Sydney costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricSydneyAuckland
Cost
Total monthly cost3,612 USD3,179 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5750✓
Housing2,100 USD1,880 USD✓
Utilities156 USD✓160 USD
Food836 USD758 USD✓
Transport222 USD114 USD✓
Healthcare26 USD23 USD✓
Lifestyle160 USD148 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,176 USD✓5,948 USD
Effective tax + social rate25.9%✓28.6%
Left over each month2,564 USD2,769 USD✓
Average local net salary4,000 USD✓3,000 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD1,880 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,900 USD3,383 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre12,000 USD7,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓74/100
Healthcare86/100✓80/100
Air quality84/10092/100✓
Public transport74/100✓52/100
Walkability74/100✓60/100
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife84/100✓66/100
Family friendliness82/10084/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps150 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature18°C15°C✓
Summer high27°C24°C✓
Winter low8°C8°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓2,100 h
Annual rainfall1200 mm1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access10 min✓20 min
CurrencyAUDNZD
Time zoneAustralia/SydneyPacific/Auckland

Auckland runs about 12% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 433 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Sydney or Auckland cheaper?

Auckland runs about 12% cheaper than Sydney for this household, a difference of 433 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Auckland compared with Sydney?

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

Which has better quality of life, Sydney or Auckland?

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