Wellington is more expensive than Auckland for accommodation but comparable for food. Reference budget €140/day/person.
By expense category:
Accommodation (40-50%): hostel dorm NZD 40-70/night, hostel private room NZD 100-160, 3* hotel NZD 180-280/night for 2, 4* hotel NZD 250-400 (Naumi, Quality, Travelodge), 5* hotel NZD 350-500 (QT Wellington, Sofitel, InterContinental, Mövenpick).
Food (20-30%): flat white NZD 5-7, brunch NZD 18-28, fish & chips NZD 12-18, casual lunch NZD 20-35, restaurant dinner NZD 50-90/person, fine dining NZD 100-200. Craft beer NZD 9-13.
Activities (10-15%): Te Papa free, temporary exhibitions NZD 15-25, Wellington Cable Car NZD 7 return, Weta Workshop tour NZD 60-95, Zealandia NZD 24 day or NZD 95 nocturnal kiwi.
Transport (5-10%): Metlink bus NZD 4-6 with Snapper Card, taxi/Uber NZD 15-30 urban trip, Cable Car NZD 5 return, car rental €50-90/day (for Wairarapa excursions), Airport Express airport-centre shuttle NZD 12. Wellington-Auckland flight €60-150, Wellington-Christchurch €80-180.
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