Cheapest Cities Near Auckland (2026)

Auckland has a cost of living index of 90 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Phnom Penh, KH67% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $350/moSave $1,350/mo on rent
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2
Buenos Aires, AR67% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $400/moSave $1,300/mo on rent
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3
Oaxaca, MX64% cheaper
COL: 321BR: $400/moSave $1,300/mo on rent
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4
Da Nang, VN63% cheaper
COL: 341BR: $350/moSave $1,350/mo on rent
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5
Medellín, CO61% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $500/moSave $1,200/mo on rent
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6
Marrakech, MA61% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $430/moSave $1,270/mo on rent
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7
Hanoi, VN59% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $450/moSave $1,250/mo on rent
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8
Cebu City, PH59% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $400/moSave $1,300/mo on rent
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Auckland at a glance

90
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,700
1BR rent
per month
—
Home price
median
17.5%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Norfolk, VACOL: 90Buffalo, NYCOL: 90Harrisburg, PACOL: 90Kansas City, MOCOL: 91

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only