- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Jordan
- Whangarei
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Whangarei, New Zealand compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 54% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Dinar 5.295) | Dinar 4.500 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.70 (Dinar 2.855) | Dinar 3.250 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.83 (Dinar 0.917) | Dinar 1.000 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (Dinar 3.039) | Dinar 1.100 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$4.40 (Dinar 2.204) | Dinar 0.600 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$10 (Dinar 5.109) | Dinar 4.000 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.50 (Dinar 1.753) | Dinar 1.100 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.96 (Dinar 1.482) | Dinar 1.500 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.17 (Dinar 2.087) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.12 (Dinar 1.564) | Dinar 1.000 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.47 (Dinar 1.236) | Dinar 0.531 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 73% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,579 (Dinar 791) | Dinar 400 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,562 (Dinar 783) | Dinar 225 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$186 (Dinar 93) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,043 (Dinar 522) | Dinar 350 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,054 (Dinar 528) | Dinar 250 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$121 (Dinar 61) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 15 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$776 (Dinar 389) | Dinar 250 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$230 (Dinar 115) | Dinar 95 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (Dinar 5.410) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$19 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 8% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 80 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$48 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (Dinar 65) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$143 (Dinar 71) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 39% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,825 (Dinar 16,942) | Dinar 8,000 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Dinar 1.003) | Dinar 0.750 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$73 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 30 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 53% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$18 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.500 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$22 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$36 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 10 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$10 (Dinar 5.157) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.69 (Dinar 2.348) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (Dinar 3.505) | Dinar 2.500 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.25 (Dinar 1.124) | Dinar 1.000 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.90 (Dinar 1.451) | Dinar 2.000 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 3.000 | + 301% | |
| 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 20) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$27 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$65 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$86 (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$12 (Dinar 5.885) | Dinar 2.000 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.90 (Dinar 2.454) | Dinar 1.000 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (Dinar 3.957) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.32 (Dinar 0.661) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$76 (Dinar 38) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$23 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.100 | + 446% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Whangarei (New Zealand) is 44% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,586
(NZ$3,167)
in Whangarei
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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