Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (Taka 1,248) | Taka 535 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (Taka 749) | Taka 449 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (Taka 410) | Taka 240 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.55 (Taka 143) | Taka 102 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (Taka 440) | Taka 133 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (Taka 402) | Taka 80 | + 405% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (Taka 397) | Taka 347 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.11 (Taka 230) | Taka 207 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.14 (Taka 176) | Taka 26 | + 571% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.17 (Taka 290) | Taka 571 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Taka 1,025) | Taka 1,347 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.47 (Taka 194) | Taka 112 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.91 (Taka 163) | Taka 53 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 268% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,304 (Taka 185,099) | Taka 43,087 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,706 (Taka 151,612) | Taka 21,416 | + 608% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$260 (Taka 14,584) | Taka 4,489 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,263 (Taka 126,790) | Taka 37,342 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,848 (Taka 103,537) | Taka 20,129 | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$221 (Taka 12,379) | Taka 3,105 | + 299% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$80 (Taka 4,476) | Taka 947 | + 373% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$766 (Taka 42,897) | Taka 36,542 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$269 (Taka 15,072) | Taka 16,205 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (Taka 868) | Taka 369 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (Taka 1,793) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (Taka 6,565) | Taka 2,612 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$79 (Taka 4,450) | Taka 3,117 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (Taka 8,417) | Taka 9,947 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$204 (Taka 11,435) | Taka 6,827 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,961 (Taka 2,182,988) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.69 (Taka 151) | Taka 91 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$188 (Taka 10,553) | Taka 1,696 | + 522% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (Taka 581) | Taka 296 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (Taka 436) | Taka 1,395 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (Taka 2,985) | Taka 1,191 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Taka 448) | Taka 498 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (Taka 378) | Taka 208 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Taka 343) | Taka 690 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.10 (Taka 174) | Taka 173 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.36 (Taka 244) | Taka 229 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$35 (Taka 1,985) | Taka 304 | + 554% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$71 (Taka 3,997) | Taka 1,410 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (Taka 2,115) | Taka 885 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$206 (Taka 11,533) | Taka 1,939 | + 495% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$109 (Taka 6,085) | Taka 3,617 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (Taka 953) | Taka 1,328 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.11 (Taka 286) | Taka 393 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Taka 573) | Taka 600 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$785 (Taka 43,970) | Taka 35,756 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.40 (Taka 22) | Taka 2.19 | + 926% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (Taka 3,998) | Taka 1,057 | + 278% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (Taka 1,916) | Taka 264 | + 625% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,839 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
56.030
BDT
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 132% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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