Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (Taka 1,379) | Taka 324 | + 326% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (Taka 960) | Taka 492 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (Taka 558) | Taka 196 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.57 (Taka 168) | Taka 92 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (Taka 635) | Taka 132 | + 382% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (Taka 585) | Taka 78 | + 650% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (Taka 600) | Taka 608 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (Taka 327) | Taka 223 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (Taka 240) | Taka 33 | + 632% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (Taka 329) | Taka 384 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Taka 1,329) | Taka 1,400 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (Taka 259) | Taka 111 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (Taka 167) | Taka 70 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 337% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 337% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (Taka 244,014) | Taka 43,758 | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (Taka 194,895) | Taka 25,202 | + 673% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (Taka 14,910) | Taka 3,035 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (Taka 166,217) | Taka 22,952 | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (Taka 132,191) | Taka 18,549 | + 613% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (Taka 9,262) | Taka 7,137 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (Taka 5,341) | Taka 1,213 | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (Taka 48,222) | Taka 31,061 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (Taka 17,845) | Taka 17,904 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (Taka 918) | Taka 417 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (Taka 1,989) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (Taka 7,693) | Taka 2,410 | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (Taka 5,609) | Taka 3,066 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (Taka 11,241) | Taka 6,410 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (Taka 13,949) | Taka 4,273 | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (Taka 2,424,138) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (Taka 179) | Taka 107 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (Taka 7,908) | Taka 2,440 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (Taka 984) | Taka 285 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (Taka 384) | Taka 513 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (Taka 4,434) | Taka 1,500 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Taka 534) | Taka 425 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Taka 421) | Taka 333 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Taka 506) | Taka 376 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (Taka 223) | Taka 85 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (Taka 291) | Taka 89 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (Taka 2,552) | Taka 445 | + 474% | |
| Entertainment | + 202% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 202% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (Taka 4,543) | Taka 1,308 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (Taka 2,508) | Taka 852 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (Taka 9,738) | Taka 1,768 | + 451% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (Taka 8,219) | Taka 2,051 | + 301% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (Taka 1,269) | Taka 999 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (Taka 375) | Taka 248 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (Taka 695) | Taka 564 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (Taka 76,817) | Taka 35,756 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (Taka 29) | Taka 2.94 | + 876% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (Taka 4,497) | Taka 2,601 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (Taka 2,506) | Taka 287 | + 772% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,668 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
65.416
BDT
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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