- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (Taka 990) | Taka 329 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (Taka 653) | Taka 426 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Taka 463) | Taka 173 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (Taka 124) | Taka 73 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (Taka 386) | Taka 98 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.95 (Taka 343) | Taka 58 | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (Taka 441) | Taka 368 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.66 (Taka 211) | Taka 147 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.42 (Taka 197) | Taka 24 | + 715% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.72 (Taka 329) | Taka 342 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (Taka 1,037) | Taka 2,486 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.35 (Taka 193) | Taka 101 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.10 (Taka 121) | Taka 46 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,691 (Taka 154,951) | Taka 42,612 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,092 (Taka 120,470) | Taka 34,991 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$323 (Taka 18,590) | Taka 3,724 | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,762 (Taka 101,441) | Taka 42,959 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,322 (Taka 76,142) | Taka 25,756 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$300 (Taka 17,254) | Taka 3,716 | + 364% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (Taka 4,144) | Taka 2,062 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$587 (Taka 33,776) | Taka 43,935 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$192 (Taka 11,044) | Taka 14,666 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (Taka 524) | Taka 291 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (Taka 1,338) | Taka 545 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (Taka 5,973) | Taka 2,103 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (Taka 3,806) | Taka 2,596 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (Taka 9,109) | Taka 4,703 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$157 (Taka 9,045) | Taka 4,026 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,833 (Taka 1,890,332) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.17 (Taka 125) | Taka 92 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (Taka 10,170) | Taka 2,448 | + 315% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Taka 647) | Taka 297 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (Taka 408) | Taka 476 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (Taka 2,813) | Taka 1,238 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (Taka 483) | Taka 370 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (Taka 294) | Taka 304 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (Taka 308) | Taka 360 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (Taka 172) | Taka 87 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (Taka 209) | Taka 110 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (Taka 1,451) | Taka 320 | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Taka 3,429) | Taka 1,533 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (Taka 1,883) | Taka 787 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$151 (Taka 8,702) | Taka 3,706 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (Taka 5,907) | Taka 2,759 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (Taka 950) | Taka 1,315 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.67 (Taka 269) | Taka 332 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (Taka 571) | Taka 547 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (Taka 39,077) | Taka 35,756 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (Taka 20) | Taka 14 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (Taka 3,961) | Taka 2,557 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (Taka 1,624) | Taka 229 | + 609% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
57.575
BDT
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,493 prices entered by 1,057 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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