- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 3% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.85) | €5.50 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (€1.30) | €1.04 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.08) | €2.46 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.89 (€3.55) | €3.13 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.64) | €5.25 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.24) | €2.23 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.50 (€2.11) | €0.95 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.87 (€3.54) | €2.38 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €13 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.34 (€2.01) | €2.58 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (€1.25) | €1.52 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 4% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,716 (€1,636) | €1,847 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,094 (€1,261) | €1,320 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$335 (€202) | €73 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (€1,079) | €1,107 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,324 (€798) | €775 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (€193) | €55 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (€43) | €17 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$593 (€357) | €400 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€117) | €86 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (€5.67) | €6 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€14) | €34 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 1% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (€63) | €90 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$67 (€40) | €32 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (€95) | €93 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (€96) | €133 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,882 (€19,808) | €26,689 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.17 (€1.31) | €1.54 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$174 (€105) | €53 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 32% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.10) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (€29) | €71 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.93) | €4.25 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (€3.01) | €3.90 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (€3.26) | €3.32 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (€1.88) | €1.44 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.59 (€2.16) | €1.64 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (€16) | €29 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 4% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (€35) | €40 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (€20) | €25 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (€89) | €95 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (€62) | €79 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.71 (€2.84) | €4.08 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.86) | €5.74 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$680 (€409) | €449 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (€0.21) | €0.07 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (€41) | €49 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€17) | €7 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.602
EUR
/
NZD
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Finland
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