Cost of living in Wellington, New Zealand vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Wellington (New Zealand) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (R$ 64) | R$ 35 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 134% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.92 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 151% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.38 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.52 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.08 (R$ 16) | R$ 60 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (R$ 66) | R$ 120 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.36 (R$ 13) | R$ 6.00 | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.19 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.00 | + 179% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Wellington (New Zealand) is 31% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,307 (R$ 12,597) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,941 (R$ 7,392) | R$ 1,450 | + 410% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$204 (R$ 776) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,377 (R$ 9,054) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,931 (R$ 7,357) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$166 (R$ 633) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$65 (R$ 248) | R$ 70 | + 255% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$619 (R$ 2,356) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$191 (R$ 727) | R$ 300 | + 142% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (R$ 49) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (R$ 85) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 167% | |||
Clothes in Wellington (New Zealand) is 167% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (R$ 451) | R$ 80 | + 464% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (R$ 252) | R$ 60 | + 320% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (R$ 633) | R$ 500 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$178 (R$ 678) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 147% | |||
Transportation in Wellington (New Zealand) is 147% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,227 (R$ 126,575) | R$ 15,000 | + 744% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.46 | + 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$146 (R$ 555) | R$ 227 | + 144% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (R$ 111) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Wellington (New Zealand) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (R$ 65) | R$ 20 | + 226% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 50 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (R$ 191) | R$ 300 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$9 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (R$ 24) | R$ 36 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.80 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.52 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$34 (R$ 128) | R$ 60 | + 114% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Wellington (New Zealand) is 68% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$49 (R$ 188) | R$ 200 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$29 (R$ 111) | R$ 80 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$172 (R$ 657) | R$ 300 | + 119% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$97 (R$ 369) | R$ 80 | + 362% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (R$ 56) | R$ 80 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.97 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (R$ 35) | R$ 5.00 | + 606% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$680 (R$ 2,589) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.50 (R$ 1.92) | R$ 0.50 | + 284% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$57 (R$ 216) | R$ 300 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (R$ 107) | R$ 5.00 | + 2042% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wellington (New Zealand) is 52% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 57,822 (NZ$15,179) in Wellington to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 38,000 in Paulinia.
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