Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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About Auckland
territorial authority district in Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Also known as: Ashburton District
Data fetched: Nov 7, 2025
Nearest Airports to Auckland
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Note: Distances are calculated from the city center. Actual travel time may vary based on your location within the city.
Cost of Living & Metrics for: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Metrics last updated: 20/11/2025 @ 14:09
📚 education
International School Cost (Annual)
$15,000 - $30,000
International Schools Available
Number of International Schools
15 number
Public Education Quality
High
💼 employment
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
5000 NZD
Mortgage Interest Rate (%) - 20 Year Fixed
6%
🌍 environment
Air Quality Index (AQI)
25 number
Seasonal Climate Profile
Mild and temperate
👨👩👧👦 family
Childcare Available
Childcare Cost (Monthly)
800
Family Friendliness Score
75%
🍔 food drinks
Bread (Loaf)
2.5 NZD
Cappuccino
4.5 NZD
Domestic Beer
9 NZD
Eggs (Dozen)
4.5 NZD
Imported Beer
10 NZD
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant
20 NZD
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🏥 healthcare
Health Insurance Cost (Monthly for Expats)
150
Healthcare Quality Index
90 number
🏠 housing
1 Bedroom Apartment Rent (Monthly)
1700 NZD
2 Bedroom Apartment Rent (Monthly)
2400 NZD
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Monthly)
3500 NZD
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside Centre (Monthly)
2700 NZD
Property Price per Square Meter (City Centre)
10000 NZD
Property Price per Square Meter (Outside Centre)
7000 NZD
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🏗️ infrastructure
Average Internet Speed (Mbps)
100 number
Hospital Available
Internet Quality
High-speed
Road Network Quality
Well-developed
⚖️ legal
Ease of Obtaining Residency/Citizenship
Moderate
🎯 lifestyle
Beach Nearby
Distance to Nearest Beach (km)
20 km
Expat Friendliness Score
85%
Gym Membership (Monthly)
60 NZD
LGBTQ+ Friendliness Score
75%
Safety Rating
75
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🛡️ safety
Petty Crime Rate
Moderate
Violent Crime Rate
Low
🚗 transport
Bus Ticket (Single)
3.5 NZD
Gasoline/Petrol (1 liter)
2.2 NZD
Public Transport Monthly Pass
215 NZD
Taxi (1 km, Normal Tariff)
2.5 NZD
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
3 NZD
⚡ utilities
Basic Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly)
20 NZD
Electricity (Monthly for 85m² apartment)
150 NZD
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited Data) - Monthly
85 NZD
Internet (Monthly)
85 NZD
Mobile Phone - Prepaid (1 minute, local)
0.5 NZD
Monthly Weather Data for: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Avg High
19°C
Avg Low
11.8°C
Annual Rainfall
946mm
Avg Daylight
12hrs
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