- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Palmerston North
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 57% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (4,342 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (2,704 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (1,812 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.96 (485 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (1,628 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (1,535 ₦) | 871 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (1,498 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.01 (991 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.98 (737 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.85 (952 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (5,319 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.12 (771 ₦) | 490 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.24 (306 ₦) | 412 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 30% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,827 (451,879 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,380 (341,310 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$254 (62,728 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,076 (266,323 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$825 (204,104 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$206 (50,922 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (18,766 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$528 (130,600 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$250 (61,809 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (2,350 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (5,876 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 65% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$128 (31,544 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 321% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$54 (13,251 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$164 (40,621 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$158 (38,966 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 68% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,997 (8,658,239 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (510 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$70 (17,230 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,801 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 71% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (2,931 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (1,237 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (11,756 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$7 (1,745 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.42 (1,341 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$4.73 (1,170 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.88 (712 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.62 (895 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (5,567 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 417% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 92% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$51 (12,556 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (7,672 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$139 (34,311 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 758% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$128 (31,544 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$12 (3,068 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.27 (1,303 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (2,011 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 291% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 (49 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$61 (15,091 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$23 (5,721 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 1426% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 453 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 56% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,437,772 ₦
(NZ$9,854)
in Palmerston North
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,560,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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