Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 44% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (104 kn) | 98 kn | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (64 kn) | 48 kn | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (35 kn) | 34 kn | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.43 (11 kn) | 8 kn | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (37 kn) | 19 kn | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (34 kn) | 13 kn | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (35 kn) | 59 kn | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.24 (20 kn) | 9 kn | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.09 (15 kn) | 5.85 kn | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.32 (25 kn) | 14 kn | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (85 kn) | 67 kn | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.54 (17 kn) | 14 kn | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.95 (14 kn) | 8 kn | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 121% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,203 (15,074 kn) | 5,234 kn | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,701 (12,711 kn) | 3,363 kn | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$272 (1,282 kn) | 1,740 kn | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,254 (10,611 kn) | 3,596 kn | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,806 (8,500 kn) | 3,032 kn | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$200 (939 kn) | 1,749 kn | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$81 (381 kn) | 125 kn | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$760 (3,578 kn) | 3,849 kn | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$287 (1,352 kn) | 550 kn | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (68 kn) | 53 kn | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (133 kn) | 75 kn | + 77% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (557 kn) | 480 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$77 (361 kn) | 477 kn | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$154 (726 kn) | 550 kn | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$203 (955 kn) | 592 kn | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 89% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,250 (180,033 kn) | 153,555 kn | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.81 (13 kn) | 13 kn | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$187 (879 kn) | 332 kn | + 165% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 16% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (57 kn) | 35 kn | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (39 kn) | 63 kn | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$57 (267 kn) | 244 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (39 kn) | 39 kn | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.55 (26 kn) | 27 kn | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (29 kn) | 23 kn | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.32 (16 kn) | 11 kn | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.11 (19 kn) | 15 kn | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$34 (161 kn) | 63 kn | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 71% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| New Zealand | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$72 (338 kn) | 182 kn | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (180 kn) | 89 kn | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$205 (965 kn) | 230 kn | + 319% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (527 kn) | 300 kn | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (78 kn) | 54 kn | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.29 (25 kn) | 11 kn | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (48 kn) | 17 kn | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$797 (3,752 kn) | 4,347 kn | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (1.93 kn) | 1.00 kn | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$74 (347 kn) | 316 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (161 kn) | 32 kn | + 408% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,711 prices entered by 145 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 78% more expensive than in Croatia
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