- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- United Arab Emirates
- Tauranga
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tauranga, New Zealand compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 22% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 41 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$10 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 25 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 5.79 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 8 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$3.66 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.22 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$2.83 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.80 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.67 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$16 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 60 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.28 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.46 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.75 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,007 (Dirham 5,093) | Dirham 6,135 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,693 (Dirham 4,297) | Dirham 5,609 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$205 (Dirham 521) | Dirham 523 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,505 (Dirham 3,821) | Dirham 5,375 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,398 (Dirham 3,547) | Dirham 3,222 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$231 (Dirham 585) | Dirham 302 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$67 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 288 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$700 (Dirham 1,776) | Dirham 1,210 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$153 (Dirham 387) | Dirham 522 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$16 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 32 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 26 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 195 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$68 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 186 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (Dirham 400) | Dirham 289 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$134 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 351 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 115% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$35,500 (Dirham 90,102) | Dirham 80,986 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Dirham 5.07) | Dirham 1.74 | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$133 (Dirham 336) | Dirham 107 | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 9% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 22 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (Dirham 13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 50 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.29 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.87 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.50 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.71 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.72 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$22 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 44 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 54% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 128 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 64 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$120 (Dirham 304) | Dirham 500 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$119 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 189 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 32 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.93 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 28 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.10 (Dirham 2.79) | Dirham 0.35 | + 709% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$75 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 238 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$24 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 9 | + 544% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 178 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tauranga (New Zealand) is 26% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 20,191
(NZ$7,955)
in Tauranga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain.
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