Cost of living in Dunedin, New Zealand vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Dunedin (New Zealand) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.98) | €4.80 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.88 (€1.11) | €1.04 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.22) | €3.22 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.81 (€3.44) | €2.46 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (€3.58) | €7 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.65 (€2.16) | €2.51 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.58 (€2.12) | €1.88 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€4.03) | €1.27 | + 218% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.15 (€1.86) | €2.41 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.99 (€1.18) | €1.65 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 14% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,135 (€1,265) | €1,740 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,639 (€971) | €1,413 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$216 (€128) | €167 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,495 (€886) | €1,102 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,045 (€619) | €770 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$144 (€85) | €96 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (€47) | €30 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$696 (€412) | €545 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$245 (€145) | €153 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (€13) | €14 | - 3% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 15% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$114 (€68) | €95 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (€47) | €46 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$163 (€97) | €125 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$174 (€103) | €164 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 30% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,478 (€20,426) | €26,204 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.09 (€1.24) | €1.64 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$94 (€56) | €89 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$35 (€21) | €22 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 18% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (€10) | €5.90 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.03) | €12 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (€25) | €36 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.03) | €4.09 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.59 (€2.72) | €3.21 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.58 (€3.30) | €3.69 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.87 (€1.70) | €1.66 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.29 (€1.95) | €2.38 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (€14) | €23 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Dunedin (New Zealand) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (€31) | €45 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$27 (€16) | €24 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$175 (€104) | €94 | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$96 (€57) | €73 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.84 (€2.87) | €2.98 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (€5.06) | €4.40 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$870 (€515) | €499 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.43 (€0.25) | €0.19 | + 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$65 (€39) | €44 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (€15) | €7 | + 120% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

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 €5,700 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,843 (NZ$8,174) in Dunedin.
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