Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (R$ 67) | R$ 36 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (R$ 46) | R$ 35 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.46 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$10 (R$ 30) | R$ 25 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.67 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.04 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.77 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.85 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.92 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (R$ 60) | R$ 44 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.10 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.98 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 160% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,584 (R$ 10,886) | R$ 3,753 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,858 (R$ 8,682) | R$ 2,491 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$202 (R$ 613) | R$ 604 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,583 (R$ 7,846) | R$ 2,705 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,932 (R$ 5,868) | R$ 1,667 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$148 (R$ 450) | R$ 566 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (R$ 227) | R$ 91 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$673 (R$ 2,044) | R$ 1,966 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$291 (R$ 884) | R$ 648 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (R$ 58) | R$ 30 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (R$ 103) | R$ 21 | + 385% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (R$ 365) | R$ 258 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (R$ 289) | R$ 254 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (R$ 506) | R$ 409 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$210 (R$ 638) | R$ 314 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,812 (R$ 117,892) | R$ 117,389 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.75 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.48 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$138 (R$ 421) | R$ 235 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 46 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (R$ 192) | R$ 261 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.37 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.03 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.38 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (R$ 118) | R$ 55 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Zealand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$88 (R$ 267) | R$ 110 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (R$ 116) | R$ 64 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$136 (R$ 414) | R$ 238 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (R$ 378) | R$ 206 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$21 (R$ 64) | R$ 29 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.78 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,278 (R$ 3,883) | R$ 4,322 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (R$ 1.33) | R$ 1.26 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$79 (R$ 240) | R$ 131 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (R$ 118) | R$ 11 | + 951% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.038
BRL
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,852 prices entered by 1,850 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
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