Cost of Living in Wellington
Summary of cost of living in Wellington, New Zealand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 143,735.5TL (6,272.8NZ$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 39,909.8TL (1,741.7NZ$), excluding rent.
- Wellington is 47.3% more expensive than Istanbul (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Wellington is, on average, 38.7% higher than in Istanbul.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 NZ$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 140.00 NZ$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 16.00 NZ$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 12.00 NZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 12.00 NZ$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.86 NZ$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.21 NZ$ | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.48 NZ$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 3.03 NZ$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.35 NZ$ | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 3.29 NZ$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.52 NZ$ | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 13.14 NZ$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 18.21 NZ$ | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 21.44 NZ$ | |
| Apples (1kg) | 5.14 NZ$ | |
| Banana (1kg) | 3.78 NZ$ | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 5.23 NZ$ | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 7.88 NZ$ | |
| Potato (1kg) | 3.41 NZ$ | |
| Onion (1kg) | 2.67 NZ$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.93 NZ$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.95 NZ$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.50 NZ$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.87 NZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.27 NZ$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 41.90 NZ$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.25 NZ$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 169.45 NZ$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 NZ$ | |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 3.75 NZ$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 NZ$ | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.82 NZ$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 54,500.00 NZ$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,751.43 NZ$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 240.79 NZ$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 53.89 NZ$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 86.04 NZ$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.25 NZ$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.69 NZ$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 NZ$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,332.00 NZ$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,833.33 NZ$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 116.07 NZ$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 90.91 NZ$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 192.11 NZ$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 227.31 NZ$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,146.92 NZ$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,756.25 NZ$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,480.00 NZ$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,203.44 NZ$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,376.33 NZ$ | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 9,049.17 NZ$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,418.41 NZ$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.95 |
Prices in Wellington
This city had 811 entries in the past 12 months by 74 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
Last update: May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Lower Hutt | 16.20 km |
| Cost of Living in Porirua | 21.27 km |
| Cost of Living in Paraparaumu, Wellington | 51.81 km |
| Cost of Living in Levin | 93.50 km |
| Cost of Living in Masterton | 99.14 km |
| Cost of Living in Palmerston North | 141.74 km |
| Cost of Living in Whanganui | 193.77 km |
| Cost of Living in Hastings | 302.84 km |
| Cost of Living in Taupo | 371.91 km |
| Cost of Living in New Plymouth | 386.50 km |
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