Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 96% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (COL$61,052) | COL$33,663 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (COL$39,027) | COL$27,275 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (COL$21,012) | COL$11,115 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (COL$6,037) | COL$4,898 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (COL$28,462) | COL$10,527 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (COL$20,963) | COL$4,279 | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (COL$20,157) | COL$13,858 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (COL$12,103) | COL$9,468 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (COL$9,815) | COL$4,518 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (COL$16,486) | COL$4,017 | + 310% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (COL$45,280) | COL$51,399 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (COL$11,426) | COL$7,094 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (COL$7,133) | COL$3,594 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 185% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (COL$9,417,072) | COL$3,570,390 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (COL$7,750,033) | COL$2,076,660 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (COL$524,561) | COL$351,576 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,526 (COL$6,119,186) | COL$1,996,390 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,121 (COL$5,137,014) | COL$1,440,500 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$155 (COL$376,190) | COL$233,653 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$86 (COL$208,424) | COL$69,721 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (COL$1,644,091) | COL$1,392,570 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (COL$469,885) | COL$415,109 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (COL$49,578) | COL$24,613 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (COL$84,548) | COL$16,273 | + 420% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (COL$321,262) | COL$232,001 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (COL$220,627) | COL$134,909 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (COL$478,862) | COL$384,606 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (COL$513,648) | COL$302,864 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 131% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,858 (COL$111,087,470) | COL$74,633,500 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (COL$6,710) | COL$4,142 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (COL$449,858) | COL$154,644 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (COL$35,950) | COL$22,191 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$26,059 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (COL$143,983) | COL$112,618 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | COL$25,781 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (COL$15,259) | COL$15,924 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (COL$23,736) | COL$18,171 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (COL$7,673) | COL$8,330 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (COL$9,218) | COL$7,421 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (COL$86,359) | COL$32,831 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 148% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| New Zealand | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$73 (COL$177,201) | COL$64,459 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (COL$101,696) | COL$31,400 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (COL$617,250) | COL$144,659 | + 327% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (COL$316,802) | COL$143,439 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (COL$47,582) | COL$37,094 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (COL$14,340) | COL$10,467 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (COL$30,020) | COL$6,218 | + 383% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (COL$2,844,482) | COL$2,503,600 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (COL$1,235) | COL$266 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (COL$160,165) | COL$143,121 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (COL$97,369) | COL$9,848 | + 889% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 126% more expensive than in Colombia
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