- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Jordan
- Whangarei
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Whangarei, New Zealand compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 52% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.667 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Dinar 5.257) | Dinar 4.500 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$6 (Dinar 2.954) | Dinar 3.250 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.89 (Dinar 0.892) | Dinar 1.000 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (Dinar 2.970) | Dinar 1.100 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$4.83 (Dinar 2.284) | Dinar 0.600 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$10 (Dinar 4.804) | Dinar 4.000 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.75 (Dinar 1.772) | Dinar 1.100 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.00 (Dinar 1.417) | Dinar 1.500 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.13 (Dinar 1.949) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.10 (Dinar 1.464) | Dinar 1.000 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.80 (Dinar 1.323) | Dinar 0.531 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 69% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,720 (Dinar 813) | Dinar 400 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,516 (Dinar 716) | Dinar 225 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (Dinar 96) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,204 (Dinar 569) | Dinar 350 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,054 (Dinar 498) | Dinar 250 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$134 (Dinar 64) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$71 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 15 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$751 (Dinar 355) | Dinar 250 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$230 (Dinar 109) | Dinar 95 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (Dinar 5.104) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$20 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$112 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 80 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$48 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$132 (Dinar 62) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$143 (Dinar 67) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 31% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,825 (Dinar 15,985) | Dinar 8,000 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.07 (Dinar 0.980) | Dinar 0.750 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$73 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 30 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 44% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.500 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$22 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$43 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 10 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$10 (Dinar 4.597) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.69 (Dinar 2.215) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.306) | Dinar 2.500 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.20 (Dinar 1.038) | Dinar 1.000 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.90 (Dinar 1.369) | Dinar 2.000 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 3.000 | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 19% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$41 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$28 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$65 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$90 (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.000 | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.92 (Dinar 2.323) | Dinar 1.000 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.733) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.32 (Dinar 0.624) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$23 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.100 | + 415% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 36 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 40% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,680
(NZ$3,556)
in Whangarei
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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