Is Wellington colder than Auckland?

Wellington: Wellington is also a nice city. It is colder than Auckland though both in the winter and in the Summer. Like Auckland most of it’s rainfall seems to happen in the Winter months.

Is Wellington more expensive than Auckland?

Auckland is 15\% more expensive than Wellington.

Does it ever snow in Auckland NZ?

According to NIWA, the short answer is yes; it did snow in Auckland. That makes today the first time it has snowed in Auckland since 1976. The last time snow actually settled or lay in Auckland was in the 1930s. It is easy enough to confuse snow with sleet, which is a slushy combination of snow and rain.

Does Wellington get snow?

Despite these cooler temperatures, snow is exceptionally rare in Wellington even in the heart of winter, with yearly lows rarely exceeding 4 degrees Celsius (39 degrees Fahrenheit), keep in mind this is not including the nearby mountain peaks.

Is it cheaper to live in Auckland or Wellington?

For us, cost of living is the biggest change we have noticed from our move from Auckland. The savings aren’t huge (I am talking a couple of hundred dollars a month) but housing down in Wellington is generally at a lower cost than Auckland.

What is the difference between Christchurch and Auckland?

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital, and Auckland is the country’s largest city. Christchurch has been New Zealand’s construction hub for at least a decade due to the area having to rebuild after 2011’s devastating earthquake. What are we comparing? Our starting point is looking at the average annual salaries of each city.

The savings aren’t huge (I am talking a couple of hundred dollars a month) but housing down in Wellington is generally at a lower cost than Auckland. We can find a comfortable 2 bedroom apartment/house with outside space with a beautiful view of the sea rather than a busy road for around $450 per week.

Is Auckland or Wellington better for cycling?

Auckland’s network of highways run right the way through the city. We loved the cycle lanes in Auckland. Sadly, Wellington isn’t as safe or as leisurely for cycling to work. The roads are often narrower, hilly and there are few bike paths – unlike in Auckland.

How has moving from Auckland to Wellington changed your life?

For us, cost of living is the biggest change we have noticed from our move from Auckland. The savings aren’t huge (I am talking a couple of hundred dollars a month) but housing down in Wellington is generally at a lower cost than Auckland.