Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Taka 913) | Taka 263 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (Taka 647) | Taka 344 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (Taka 376) | Taka 162 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.15 (Taka 112) | Taka 74 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Taka 378) | Taka 112 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.38 (Taka 282) | Taka 50 | + 469% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (Taka 321) | Taka 581 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.06 (Taka 213) | Taka 172 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.44 (Taka 180) | Taka 26 | + 599% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.42 (Taka 231) | Taka 391 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Taka 933) | Taka 1,738 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.38 (Taka 177) | Taka 103 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.32 (Taka 122) | Taka 41 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,843 (Taka 148,923) | Taka 59,451 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,156 (Taka 112,966) | Taka 33,978 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$248 (Taka 13,017) | Taka 4,046 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,984 (Taka 103,942) | Taka 35,113 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,640 (Taka 85,925) | Taka 15,590 | + 451% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$158 (Taka 8,252) | Taka 3,803 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (Taka 3,674) | Taka 1,167 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$639 (Taka 33,467) | Taka 35,909 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$209 (Taka 10,970) | Taka 13,069 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (Taka 679) | Taka 431 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$26 (Taka 1,356) | Taka 852 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (Taka 6,306) | Taka 1,746 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (Taka 3,823) | Taka 1,826 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$163 (Taka 8,533) | Taka 5,220 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$189 (Taka 9,887) | Taka 4,121 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,464 (Taka 1,700,726) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.21 (Taka 116) | Taka 96 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (Taka 9,727) | Taka 2,898 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (Taka 784) | Taka 133 | + 490% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (Taka 402) | Taka 498 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (Taka 2,755) | Taka 1,000 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Taka 389) | Taka 400 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (Taka 365) | Taka 164 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (Taka 302) | Taka 356 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.73 (Taka 195) | Taka 84 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.66 (Taka 192) | Taka 141 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (Taka 1,713) | Taka 167 | + 928% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (Taka 3,177) | Taka 1,289 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Taka 1,730) | Taka 888 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$216 (Taka 11,309) | Taka 2,301 | + 392% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (Taka 5,151) | Taka 1,790 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (Taka 824) | Taka 817 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.07 (Taka 266) | Taka 304 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Taka 534) | Taka 536 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$754 (Taka 39,478) | Taka 35,756 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.84 (Taka 44) | Taka 1.67 | + 2531% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$72 (Taka 3,756) | Taka 1,882 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$32 (Taka 1,677) | Taka 272 | + 516% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,316 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
52.388
BDT
/
NZD
Cost of living in New Zealand is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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