Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 16% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| New Zealand | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (kr89) | kr139 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (kr61) | kr88 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (kr36) | kr40 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.56 (kr11) | kr13 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (kr41) | kr38 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (kr37) | kr30 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (kr39) | kr55 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (kr21) | kr20 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (kr15) | kr13 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (kr21) | kr13 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (kr86) | kr89 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (kr17) | kr20 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (kr11) | kr20 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 11% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| New Zealand | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (kr15,731) | kr17,829 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (kr12,564) | kr13,658 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (kr961) | kr1,411 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (kr10,715) | kr12,192 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (kr8,522) | kr9,226 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (kr597) | kr989 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (kr344) | kr236 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (kr3,109) | kr2,807 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (kr1,150) | kr525 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (kr59) | kr74 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (kr128) | kr258 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| New Zealand | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (kr496) | kr767 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (kr362) | kr342 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (kr725) | kr760 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (kr899) | kr1,104 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 23% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| New Zealand | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (kr156,275) | kr297,772 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (kr12) | kr15 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (kr510) | kr594 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 27% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| New Zealand | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (kr63) | kr36 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (kr25) | kr138 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (kr286) | kr485 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (kr34) | kr44 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (kr27) | kr26 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (kr33) | kr24 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (kr14) | kr18 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (kr19) | kr15 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (kr165) | kr299 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 5% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| New Zealand | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (kr293) | kr410 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (kr162) | kr246 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (kr628) | kr859 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (kr530) | kr776 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (kr82) | kr109 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (kr24) | kr42 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (kr45) | kr51 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (kr4,952) | kr5,274 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (kr1.85) | kr1.05 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (kr290) | kr286 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (kr162) | kr60 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in Denmark
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