Cost of living in Enschede, Netherlands vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Enschede (Netherlands) is 19% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (NZ$21) | NZ$20 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (NZ$1.91) | NZ$2.16 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.85 (NZ$4.80) | NZ$8 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (NZ$3.65) | NZ$6 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.68 (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (NZ$3.54) | NZ$3.53 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (NZ$3.23) | NZ$3.00 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (NZ$1.63) | NZ$4.31 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$21 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (NZ$3.77) | NZ$3.73 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (NZ$1.60) | NZ$2.27 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Enschede (Netherlands) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (NZ$1,851) | NZ$2,898 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €771 (NZ$1,300) | NZ$2,639 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (NZ$232) | NZ$309 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 (NZ$1,167) | NZ$2,350 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €571 (NZ$963) | NZ$2,007 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €240 (NZ$405) | NZ$197 | + 105% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (NZ$44) | NZ$81 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | €465 (NZ$783) | NZ$734 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €299 (NZ$504) | NZ$243 | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$28 | - 21% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Enschede (Netherlands) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (NZ$138) | NZ$117 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (NZ$69) | NZ$67 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (NZ$154) | NZ$192 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (NZ$212) | NZ$228 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Enschede (Netherlands) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,057 (NZ$48,956) | NZ$34,283 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (NZ$2.54) | NZ$2.06 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (NZ$111) | NZ$213 | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (NZ$41) | NZ$30 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Enschede (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.15 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (NZ$25) | NZ$5.55 | + 355% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (NZ$59) | NZ$64 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.96 (NZ$4.98) | NZ$9 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (NZ$4.53) | NZ$7 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (NZ$4.97) | NZ$7 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (NZ$3.77) | NZ$3.92 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 (NZ$3.32) | NZ$4.06 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (NZ$30) | NZ$37 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Enschede (Netherlands) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (NZ$64) | NZ$63 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (NZ$37) | NZ$35 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (NZ$135) | NZ$232 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (NZ$121) | NZ$137 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (NZ$5.23) | NZ$5.32 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (NZ$714) | NZ$689 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (NZ$0.17) | NZ$0.33 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (NZ$49) | NZ$80 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$34 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$7,900 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,919 (€3,513) in Enschede.
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