Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 22% | |
| 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 | €4.10 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (NZ$2.05) | NZ$2.16 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (NZ$5.73) | NZ$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (NZ$4.39) | NZ$6 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (NZ$3.38) | NZ$3.53 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (NZ$3.34) | NZ$3.00 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (NZ$2.32) | NZ$4.31 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$21 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 (NZ$4.07) | NZ$3.73 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (NZ$1.96) | NZ$2.27 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 29% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,503 (NZ$2,533) | NZ$2,898 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €997 (NZ$1,681) | NZ$2,639 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (NZ$212) | NZ$309 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (NZ$1,641) | NZ$2,350 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €612 (NZ$1,031) | NZ$2,007 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (NZ$165) | NZ$197 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (NZ$40) | NZ$81 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €393 (NZ$662) | NZ$734 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €203 (NZ$342) | NZ$243 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$28 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (NZ$162) | NZ$117 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (NZ$64) | NZ$67 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (NZ$161) | NZ$192 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (NZ$232) | NZ$228 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 13% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,365 (NZ$49,475) | NZ$34,283 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (NZ$2.77) | NZ$2.06 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (NZ$149) | NZ$213 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (NZ$36) | NZ$30 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$12 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €22 (NZ$36) | NZ$5.55 | + 556% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (NZ$80) | NZ$64 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.23 (NZ$5.43) | NZ$9 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (NZ$4.93) | NZ$7 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (NZ$2.43) | NZ$3.92 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (NZ$3.03) | NZ$4.06 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (NZ$26) | NZ$37 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 18% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (NZ$73) | NZ$63 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (NZ$31) | NZ$35 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (NZ$152) | NZ$232 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (NZ$120) | NZ$137 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.08 (NZ$5.18) | NZ$5.32 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (NZ$812) | NZ$689 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (NZ$0.27) | NZ$0.33 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (NZ$59) | NZ$80 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$34 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 519 prices entered by 87 different people.
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$8,700 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$7,306 (€4,336) in Maastricht.
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