Cost of Living in Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand · Oceania
Monthly budget from $1610 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$1,610
/mo
Standard
$2,925
/mo
Comfort
$5,584
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $900 | $400 | $110 | $200 | $1,610/mo |
| Standard | $1,620 | $708 | $212 | $385 | $2,925/mo |
| Comfort | $3,240 | $1,166 | $408 | $770 | $5,584/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
World's coolest little capital with Te Papa museum, craft beer scene, Wellington Film Festival, and Weta Workshop
Internet: 68 Mbps
Safety: 4.7/5
Nomad score: 4.1/5