Cost of living comparison

 Wellington, New Zealand
compared to
 Naperville (IL), United States
Naperville vs. Wellington Cost of Living Summary

Naperville is 8.6% more expensive than Wellington.

Restaurants
pay 14.4% more in Naperville
Groceries
pay 5.0% less in Naperville
Transportation
pay 4.6% less in Naperville
Housing
pay 11.9% more in Naperville
Childcare
pay 54.9% more in Naperville
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.9% more in Naperville
Clothing
pay 32.6% less in Naperville

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and housing in Naperville are more expensive than in Wellington. Expenses including clothing, groceries, and transportation are lower in Naperville.

Naperville vs. Wellington Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Naperville instead of Wellington, you would:

pay 14.4% more for restaurants

 
Wellington
Naperville
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $14.93
NZ$24.83
$15.00
 
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$8.96
NZ$14.90
$12.00
 
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.57
NZ$4.28
$2.82
 

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pay 5.0% less for groceries

 
Wellington
Naperville
Bread
1 loaf
$1.96
NZ$3.27
$2.75
 
Local cheese (8 oz) $4.15
NZ$6.90
$3.86
 
Milk (1 gallon) $6.98
NZ$11.61
$3.20
 

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pay 4.6% less for transportation

 
Wellington
Naperville
Gasoline (1 gallon) $6.42
NZ$10.67
$3.74
 
Monthly public transit pass $127.57
NZ$212.15
$129.00
 
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $34,339.84
NZ$57,109.35
$24,500.00
 

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pay 11.9% more for housing

 
Wellington
Naperville
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$54.27
NZ$90.25
$60.00
 
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,487.35
NZ$2,473.55
$1,950.00
 
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,335.17
NZ$2,220.48
$1,683.33
 

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pay 54.9% more for childcare

 
Wellington
Naperville
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $871.44
NZ$1,449.25
$1,350.00
 
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $12,649.75
NZ$21,037.35
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pay 20.9% more for entertainment and sports

 
Wellington
Naperville
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $7.17
NZ$11.92
$6.00
 
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.41
NZ$5.68
$4.95
 
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$24.46
NZ$40.67
$8.50
 

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pay 32.6% less for clothing

 
Wellington
Naperville
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$75.78
NZ$126.02
$45.00
 
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$55.09
NZ$91.62
$36.50
 
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$119.44
NZ$198.64
$62.50
 

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