Cost of living in Jena, Germany vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jena (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$19 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (NZ$5.54) | NZ$7 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (NZ$1.26) | NZ$2.27 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (NZ$3.08) | NZ$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (NZ$3.70) | NZ$6 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.73 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (NZ$3.78) | NZ$3.39 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (NZ$1.74) | NZ$3.65 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (NZ$1.37) | NZ$4.31 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$20 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (NZ$2.80) | NZ$3.77 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (NZ$1.63) | NZ$2.27 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Jena (Germany) is 52% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €937 (NZ$1,589) | NZ$3,068 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €731 (NZ$1,240) | NZ$2,605 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (NZ$229) | NZ$279 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €487 (NZ$827) | NZ$2,393 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (NZ$593) | NZ$1,893 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (NZ$113) | NZ$183 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (NZ$35) | NZ$80 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (NZ$593) | NZ$753 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (NZ$143) | NZ$234 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.41 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$28 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Jena (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (NZ$107) | NZ$112 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (NZ$53) | NZ$68 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (NZ$126) | NZ$182 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (NZ$143) | NZ$213 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Jena (Germany) is 44% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,388 (NZ$27,797) | NZ$35,093 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (NZ$2.37) | NZ$2.12 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (NZ$92) | NZ$213 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (NZ$28) | NZ$30 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Jena (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.60 (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$5.22 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (NZ$68) | NZ$62 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.75 (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.11 (NZ$3.58) | NZ$7 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (NZ$4.29) | NZ$7 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.21 (NZ$2.05) | NZ$3.47 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (NZ$3.20) | NZ$4.03 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (NZ$27) | NZ$38 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Jena (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (NZ$48) | NZ$64 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (NZ$31) | NZ$36 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (NZ$95) | NZ$216 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (NZ$70) | NZ$135 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (NZ$4.43) | NZ$5.38 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.58 (NZ$4.38) | NZ$11 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €400 (NZ$678) | NZ$689 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (NZ$0.17) | NZ$0.32 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (NZ$70) | NZ$81 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$34 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 478 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,500 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,042 (€2,972) in Jena.
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