Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (Taka 1,822) | Taka 267 | + 582% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (Taka 1,119) | Taka 546 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Taka 560) | Taka 218 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (Taka 157) | Taka 92 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (Taka 748) | Taka 154 | + 386% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (Taka 481) | Taka 88 | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Taka 585) | Taka 475 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (Taka 358) | Taka 305 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (Taka 264) | Taka 56 | + 373% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (Taka 475) | Taka 407 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Taka 1,403) | Taka 1,595 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (Taka 317) | Taka 137 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (Taka 162) | Taka 76 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 329% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 329% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (Taka 238,467) | Taka 38,619 | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (Taka 184,081) | Taka 21,828 | + 743% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (Taka 14,589) | Taka 5,017 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (Taka 178,128) | Taka 25,126 | + 609% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (Taka 139,763) | Taka 15,134 | + 824% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (Taka 12,191) | Taka 10,000 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (Taka 5,636) | Taka 1,380 | + 308% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (Taka 48,865) | Taka 44,973 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (Taka 13,955) | Taka 9,570 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (Taka 1,434) | Taka 533 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (Taka 2,812) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 212% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 212% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (Taka 9,928) | Taka 2,114 | + 370% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (Taka 6,003) | Taka 2,450 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (Taka 14,783) | Taka 4,870 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (Taka 13,932) | Taka 4,397 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (Taka 3,385,676) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (Taka 200) | Taka 109 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (Taka 11,567) | Taka 2,433 | + 375% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (Taka 951) | Taka 836 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 682 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$65 (Taka 4,697) | Taka 1,500 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Taka 501) | Taka 360 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (Taka 407) | Taka 411 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Taka 601) | Taka 625 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (Taka 219) | Taka 102 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (Taka 237) | Taka 129 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (Taka 2,564) | Taka 380 | + 575% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (Taka 4,665) | Taka 1,745 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (Taka 2,812) | Taka 1,011 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (Taka 18,025) | Taka 3,000 | + 501% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$113 (Taka 8,102) | Taka 3,597 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (Taka 1,309) | Taka 1,519 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.71 (Taka 411) | Taka 253 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (Taka 921) | Taka 580 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (Taka 84,478) | Taka 35,756 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (Taka 37) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (Taka 5,086) | Taka 2,307 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (Taka 2,882) | Taka 327 | + 780% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
71.943
BDT
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 957 prices entered by 257 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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