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Cost of Living and Inflation in Auckland: What do you need to know?

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Here's what 12 local experts had to say about prices and the cost of living in Auckland.

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Many beaches, great coffee and wine — but high housing costs.

Homes are expensive to buy or rent.
Cost of living is high.

Auckland is beautiful, balanced between an ocean (the Pacific) and a sea (the Tasman). It is quite spread out geographically, for the size of its population, so you may decide to buy a car, after you’ve been here a while – the public transport service isn’t great. Housing costs in Auckland are some of the most expensive in the New Zealand, so be prepared to pay a huge deposit to rent a flat or an apartment.

Serena, says: 2020

Someone moving to Auckland should know the high cost of living, particularly the cost of buying a house close to the central business district. They should consider their main source of income and whether this will be enough to maintain their living expenses, including the cost of travel and utilities.

Auckland is a beautiful city, surrounded by beaches. It is however, rather expensive to live here. Most days you will need both a sun hat and an umbrella! It is the home of the ‘flat white’ coffee, and you’ll certainly have your pick of the best here. Certainly the best thing about Auckland is the diversity of beaches, from wild black sands in the west to soft white in the east.

Auckland is one of the busiest cities in New Zealand. The expenses and the cost of living are much higher. As a result, one needs to have a job in hand to survive. Finding a job in Auckland is not a hectic task, one can find tremendous opportunities across the city. The city is also well known for its nightlife and adventures.

Living in the central city can be very expensive, however, living in the suburbs is much more affordable. The commute from the suburbs into the central city will often take a lot longer than expected. There are beaches all throughout the city, but the best beaches are at least an hour’s drive out of town. The weather in Auckland can be very unpredictable, it is best to always pack a jacket or an umbrella.

Auckland has an increasingly alarming housing problem. The infrastructure cannot keep up with the growth of the population. Immigrant workers pour into New Zealand by the 1,000s yearly. The cost of living is also higher in Auckland compared to other cities and/or regions in New Zealand. If moving to Auckland, be prepared for some long trips during peak traffic.

Serena, says: 2020

Traffic is congested, and the public transport available is limited to buses in some areas, and trains in others. There is no subway system. The city is surrounded by water with a major port adjacent to the CBD, and New Zealand’s biggest international airport positioned 45 minutes south of the CBD by bus. Housing is always in demand and prices are high.

Mitchel, says: 2020

Auckland is a beautiful city, with kind and welcoming people. There are beautiful beaches and reserves all over the city. Living here is a bit expensive, like many other big cities in the world however, the work life balance makes up for it. The weather generally, is quite nice but it does rain a lot.

Auckland is a beautiful city with two picturesque harbours. Housing in Auckland can be expensive and if you wish to live near the sea, you will pay top dollar for the privilege. You should consider buying in a suburb with reliable and frequent public transport as traffic can be heavily congested, especially during peak hours.

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