Summary of The Cost of Living in Wellington, New Zealand
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Wellington is $2,434.00 including rent, or $1,184.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Wellington is $3,185.70 including rent, or $1,935.70 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Wellington is $4,397.20 including rent, or $2,772.20 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Wellington ranges from $29,208.00 for a single person to $38,228.40 for a couple, and $52,766.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $14,208.00 for a single person to $23,228.40 for a couple, and $33,266.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Wellington, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,517.00 for a single person to $1,942.40 for a couple, and $2,672.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $667.00 for a single person to $1,092.40 for a couple, and $1,567.00 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Wellington, estimated monthly expenses range from $4,268.00 for a single person to $5,674.50 for a couple, and $7,770.50 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,368.00 for a single person to $3,774.50 for a couple, and $5,300.50 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Wellington is $3,400.00, which is 187.2% more than the average monthly cost of living and 409.7% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |