Cost of living in Münster, Germany vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Münster (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$20 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (NZ$5.91) | NZ$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (NZ$1.56) | NZ$2.16 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (NZ$4.95) | NZ$8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (NZ$4.15) | NZ$6 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (NZ$3.93) | NZ$3.90 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (NZ$3.09) | NZ$3.13 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (NZ$1.84) | NZ$4.22 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$20 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (NZ$3.03) | NZ$3.71 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (NZ$2.06) | NZ$2.27 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Münster (Germany) is 44% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €923 (NZ$1,560) | NZ$3,054 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €752 (NZ$1,272) | NZ$2,639 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (NZ$246) | NZ$309 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (NZ$981) | NZ$2,363 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €475 (NZ$802) | NZ$2,102 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €200 (NZ$338) | NZ$197 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (NZ$35) | NZ$81 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €514 (NZ$870) | NZ$734 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €50 (NZ$85) | NZ$243 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.86 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (NZ$23) | NZ$28 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Münster (Germany) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (NZ$130) | NZ$117 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (NZ$63) | NZ$67 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (NZ$147) | NZ$192 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (NZ$238) | NZ$228 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Münster (Germany) is 39% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (NZ$32,963) | NZ$34,283 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$2.06 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (NZ$99) | NZ$213 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Münster (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (NZ$5.07) | NZ$12 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.55 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$64 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | NZ$9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 (NZ$3.37) | NZ$7 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (NZ$5.49) | NZ$7 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (NZ$2.08) | NZ$3.92 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (NZ$2.20) | NZ$3.83 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (NZ$30) | NZ$37 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Münster (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (NZ$49) | NZ$61 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (NZ$32) | NZ$35 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (NZ$55) | NZ$232 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (NZ$91) | NZ$129 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (NZ$5.51) | NZ$5.07 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.64 (NZ$6) | NZ$12 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$689 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (NZ$0.15) | NZ$0.33 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (NZ$42) | NZ$80 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (NZ$9) | NZ$34 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 502 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,800 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,328 (€3,744) in Münster.
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