Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Australia
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| New Zealand | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (AU$23) | AU$23 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (AU$15) | AU$15 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (AU$2.26) | AU$2.04 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.76 (AU$4.32) | AU$5.19 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.03 (AU$3.66) | AU$3.75 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (AU$4.02) | AU$3.90 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (AU$2.55) | AU$3.17 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| New Zealand | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,192 (AU$3,804) | AU$4,485 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,356 (AU$3,045) | AU$3,020 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (AU$196) | AU$297 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,542 (AU$2,306) | AU$2,739 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (AU$1,995) | AU$2,043 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (AU$141) | AU$198 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (AU$79) | AU$73 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (AU$543) | AU$649 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (AU$169) | AU$266 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (AU$19) | AU$15 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (AU$31) | AU$42 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| New Zealand | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (AU$129) | AU$124 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (AU$83) | AU$93 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (AU$178) | AU$168 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (AU$196) | AU$185 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| New Zealand | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (AU$42,196) | AU$39,236 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (AU$2.52) | AU$1.99 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (AU$169) | AU$175 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| New Zealand | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (AU$15) | AU$8 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$23 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$56 (AU$51) | AU$86 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 (AU$5.17) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.83 (AU$2.57) | AU$4.60 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (AU$3.17) | AU$4.36 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (AU$35) | AU$38 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| New Zealand | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (AU$74) | AU$75 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (AU$38) | AU$46 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (AU$231) | AU$297 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (AU$120) | AU$129 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.89 (AU$5.35) | AU$5.21 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (AU$1,066) | AU$891 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (AU$0.46) | AU$0.65 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (AU$60) | AU$89 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (AU$36) | AU$45 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.907
AUD
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,500 prices entered by 398 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Australia
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