Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€11) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.54) | €5.85 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (€1.22) | €1.25 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.35) | €2.73 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (€3.77) | €4.05 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.48) | €4.96 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (€2.52) | €2.38 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.19 (€1.89) | €1.07 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.05 (€2.99) | €2.34 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€11) | €13 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (€2.07) | €2.75 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (€1.19) | €1.97 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,727 (€1,612) | €2,033 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,187 (€1,293) | €1,122 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$290 (€172) | €78 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,200 (€1,301) | €1,171 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,904 (€1,126) | €906 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (€103) | €84 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$69 (€41) | €15 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (€417) | €338 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (€150) | €111 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (€16) | €30 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 23% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$113 (€67) | €87 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (€36) | €21 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$177 (€105) | €72 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$238 (€141) | €112 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 31% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,821 (€22,363) | €27,296 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.03 (€1.20) | €1.48 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$168 (€99) | €57 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 43% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €30 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (€3.52) | €11 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (€33) | €99 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.02) | €4.32 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.67) | €2.93 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.58) | €4.32 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (€1.98) | €1.45 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.12 (€2.44) | €2.13 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (€18) | €27 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (€35) | €45 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$36 (€21) | €29 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (€157) | €87 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$109 (€64) | €67 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (€11) | €12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (€2.95) | €4.51 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€6) | €5.38 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (€497) | €471 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (€0.25) | €0.23 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$77 (€45) | €63 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (€20) | €8 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,632 prices entered by 232 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Finland
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