Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Canada
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is about the same as in Canada | ||||
New Zealand | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (C$20) | C$24 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (C$14) | C$14 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (C$7) | C$10 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (C$2.30) | C$3.28 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (C$10) | C$5.88 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (C$8) | C$5.56 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (C$3.93) | C$5.47 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (C$3.40) | C$3.31 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (C$5.13) | C$4.03 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (C$17) | C$21 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (C$3.66) | C$3.23 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (C$2.67) | C$2.58 | + 4% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
New Zealand | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (C$3,341) | C$2,889 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (C$2,751) | C$2,295 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (C$162) | C$240 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (C$2,046) | C$2,062 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (C$1,804) | C$1,501 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (C$126) | C$128 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (C$74) | C$65 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (C$464) | C$401 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (C$190) | C$213 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (C$16) | C$14 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (C$26) | C$30 | - 12% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
New Zealand | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (C$114) | C$80 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (C$78) | C$57 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (C$153) | C$147 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (C$185) | C$173 | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
New Zealand | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (C$33,734) | C$33,546 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (C$2.34) | C$1.60 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (C$156) | C$106 | + 47% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
New Zealand | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (C$4.10) | C$24 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (C$50) | C$103 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (C$5.94) | C$10 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (C$4.39) | C$6 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (C$6) | C$6 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (C$2.54) | C$4.45 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (C$3.28) | C$3.63 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (C$31) | C$31 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is about the same as in Canada | ||||
New Zealand | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (C$57) | C$68 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (C$35) | C$31 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (C$148) | C$217 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (C$112) | C$129 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (C$16) | C$15 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (C$4.88) | C$5.88 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (C$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (C$1,252) | C$808 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (C$0.33) | C$0.44 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (C$60) | C$67 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (C$33) | C$18 | + 85% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Canada
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