Wellington, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Nomad Score:
69%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.75
$2,200.50
$150.25
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$160.30
$200.45
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.25
$90.40
$3.50
|
Per day for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$400.90
$600.75
$20.60
|
Per day for self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.50
$150.90
$12.00
|
Per day for public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$180.40
$300.60
$35.75
|
Per day for meals |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$120.30
$250.80
$25.00
|
Per day for activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$90.20
$180.40
$0.00
|
Covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$20.00
$0.00
|
One-time entry fee if applicable |
| Total |
$2,328.60
$3,994.80
$247.10
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,290.45
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$210.25
Monthly membership. May vary based on location and amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.95
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$8.75
Price for a pint at a local pub. Craft beers may be higher.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.60
Casual dining restaurants. Ethnic cuisines may vary.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.45
Standard combo meal at major fast-food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.20
Price per kg. Seasonal variations might apply.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.75
Standard white loaf. Artisan breads may cost more.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.35
Price per liter for standard pasteurized milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.10
Price per kg for white rice. Specialty varieties may differ.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$10.85
Price per kg, varies by cut and brand.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.90
Price per kg for standard cuts. Premium cuts will be more.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$18.50
Price for a mid-range bottle. Local wines tend to be well-priced.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.40
Initial meter drop charge for hiring a taxi.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.85
Standard rate per km after initial charge.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$105.00
Unlimited travel on public transport within central zones.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Price per liter. Subject to change with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.99
Basic plan with limited data and talk time.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$65.40
Monthly cost for high-speed fiber internet.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$55.30
Monthly fee at a mid-range gym. Premium facilities charge more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$18.50
Hourly rate for community courts. Private clubs may charge more.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$12.75
Standard adult ticket. Discounts available for students and seniors.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$45.60
Average price for a pair of branded jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$39.80
Price for a mid-range brand. Designer dresses will cost more.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$75.90
Price for a pair of branded running shoes.
per pair