Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (Taka 1,093) | Taka 230 | + 375% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (Taka 761) | Taka 376 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Taka 466) | Taka 184 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (Taka 128) | Taka 79 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Taka 437) | Taka 105 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (Taka 452) | Taka 54 | + 742% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Taka 488) | Taka 526 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.05 (Taka 246) | Taka 159 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.07 (Taka 187) | Taka 28 | + 563% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (Taka 368) | Taka 442 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Taka 1,214) | Taka 1,478 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.67 (Taka 223) | Taka 102 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.30 (Taka 140) | Taka 45 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 221% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,625 (Taka 159,553) | Taka 64,159 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,239 (Taka 136,081) | Taka 34,477 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$292 (Taka 17,743) | Taka 4,050 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,352 (Taka 142,940) | Taka 39,073 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,905 (Taka 115,779) | Taka 22,885 | + 406% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$173 (Taka 10,512) | Taka 4,140 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (Taka 4,780) | Taka 1,099 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$750 (Taka 45,599) | Taka 37,254 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$268 (Taka 16,288) | Taka 15,000 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$16 (Taka 998) | Taka 411 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (Taka 1,691) | Taka 621 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$130 (Taka 7,889) | Taka 1,987 | + 297% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$63 (Taka 3,799) | Taka 2,314 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$175 (Taka 10,638) | Taka 4,295 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$244 (Taka 14,832) | Taka 4,454 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,578 (Taka 2,344,613) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.99 (Taka 121) | Taka 94 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$152 (Taka 9,262) | Taka 1,477 | + 527% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Taka 842) | Taka 129 | + 554% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (Taka 362) | Taka 491 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (Taka 3,604) | Taka 1,039 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Taka 413) | Taka 405 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.87 (Taka 357) | Taka 230 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (Taka 375) | Taka 411 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.58 (Taka 217) | Taka 82 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.42 (Taka 269) | Taka 100 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (Taka 1,858) | Taka 240 | + 674% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Taka 3,653) | Taka 1,281 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$36 (Taka 2,194) | Taka 958 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$243 (Taka 14,750) | Taka 2,373 | + 522% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$114 (Taka 6,957) | Taka 2,103 | + 231% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (Taka 1,126) | Taka 1,179 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.02 (Taka 305) | Taka 284 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (Taka 719) | Taka 658 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (Taka 51,107) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.60 (Taka 37) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$76 (Taka 4,596) | Taka 1,420 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (Taka 2,065) | Taka 259 | + 698% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
60.777
BDT
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,747 prices entered by 358 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 140% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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