Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (R$ 85) | R$ 37 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (R$ 55) | R$ 35 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.23 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (R$ 39) | R$ 13 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.76 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.03 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (R$ 23) | R$ 6 | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (R$ 61) | R$ 48 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.47 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 202% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,192 (R$ 14,162) | R$ 3,880 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,356 (R$ 11,336) | R$ 2,559 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (R$ 732) | R$ 729 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,542 (R$ 8,586) | R$ 2,891 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (R$ 7,426) | R$ 1,854 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (R$ 526) | R$ 530 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (R$ 295) | R$ 95 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (R$ 2,020) | R$ 1,878 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (R$ 631) | R$ 653 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (R$ 69) | R$ 30 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (R$ 114) | R$ 22 | + 430% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (R$ 480) | R$ 257 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (R$ 311) | R$ 266 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (R$ 664) | R$ 413 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (R$ 731) | R$ 323 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (R$ 157,100) | R$ 120,674 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.87 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (R$ 630) | R$ 245 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (R$ 57) | R$ 22 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (R$ 202) | R$ 284 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.61 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (R$ 129) | R$ 56 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (R$ 275) | R$ 113 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (R$ 142) | R$ 59 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (R$ 861) | R$ 237 | + 264% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (R$ 448) | R$ 231 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (R$ 66) | R$ 33 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.89 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 277% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (R$ 3,967) | R$ 3,590 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (R$ 1.72) | R$ 1.22 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (R$ 223) | R$ 138 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (R$ 136) | R$ 12 | + 1024% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3.378
BRL
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,022 prices entered by 1,786 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 122% more expensive than in Brazil
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