- 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 (4,442 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (2,738 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (1,854 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.96 (496 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (1,665 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (1,570 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (1,532 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.01 (1,014 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.98 (754 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.85 (974 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (5,441 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.12 (789 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.24 (313 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 32% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,827 (462,274 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,380 (349,162 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$254 (64,171 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,076 (272,450 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$825 (208,799 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$206 (52,093 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (19,197 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$528 (133,604 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$250 (63,231 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (2,404 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (6,011 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 72% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (34,927 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$54 (13,556 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$164 (41,555 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$158 (39,862 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 72% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,997 (8,857,419 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (520 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$70 (17,626 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 82% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (2,999 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (1,265 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (12,301 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$7 (1,785 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.42 (1,372 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$4.73 (1,197 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.88 (728 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.62 (915 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (5,905 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 444% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 84% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$51 (12,845 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (7,848 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$139 (35,100 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 777% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$128 (32,269 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$12 (3,138 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.27 (1,333 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (2,057 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 321% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 (51 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$61 (15,439 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$23 (5,853 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 1613% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 418 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 57% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,618,839 ₦
(NZ$10,347)
in Palmerston North
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,670,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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