Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 41% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| New Zealand | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€14) | €10 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.74) | €4.30 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (€1.36) | €1.15 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (€6) | €2.75 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€4.73) | €3.97 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.54) | €5.52 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (€2.73) | €2.44 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (€2.21) | €1.33 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.72) | €1.50 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (€2.58) | €2.36 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (€1.61) | €1.01 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| New Zealand | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (€2,123) | €1,447 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (€1,747) | €800 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (€118) | €323 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,526 (€1,379) | €779 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,121 (€1,158) | €566 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$155 (€85) | €204 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$86 (€47) | €22 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€371) | €347 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€106) | €194 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€11) | €9 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (€19) | €23 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| New Zealand | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (€72) | €87 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (€50) | €34 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (€108) | €91 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (€116) | €121 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 94% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| New Zealand | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,858 (€25,039) | €33,491 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.51) | €1.63 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (€101) | €29 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 41% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| New Zealand | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (€32) | €71 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.44) | €6 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.35) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (€1.73) | €3.07 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (€2.08) | €3.92 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€19) | €32 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| New Zealand | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$73 (€40) | €42 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (€23) | €24 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (€139) | €80 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (€71) | €88 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (€11) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (€3.23) | €4.66 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (€7) | €4.99 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€641) | €700 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (€36) | €53 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€22) | €6 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 887 prices entered by 101 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 35% more expensive than in Estonia
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