- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 2% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.90) | €5.33 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (€1.25) | €1.07 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.94) | €2.74 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€3.99) | €3.08 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.94) | €5.77 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.21) | €2.35 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.46 (€2.06) | €1.07 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.28 (€3.15) | €2.24 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €14 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.45 (€2.06) | €2.97 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.34 (€1.39) | €1.83 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,659 (€1,586) | €1,934 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,176 (€1,298) | €1,227 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$333 (€199) | €85 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,814 (€1,082) | €1,021 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,454 (€868) | €746 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$293 (€175) | €53 | + 227% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (€43) | €17 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$617 (€368) | €460 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$207 (€123) | €92 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (€6) | €6 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (€14) | €31 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$98 (€58) | €88 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$77 (€46) | €32 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (€93) | €94 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$170 (€101) | €124 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 29% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,356 (€19,299) | €28,342 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.05 (€1.22) | €1.49 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$170 (€101) | €55 | + 85% | |
| 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$14 (€8) | €5.99 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.36) | €14 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (€30) | €74 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.81) | €3.92 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.58 (€3.33) | €3.80 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (€3.22) | €2.73 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.81) | €1.45 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.51 (€2.09) | €1.85 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (€15) | €32 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (€36) | €40 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (€19) | €25 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$165 (€98) | €102 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (€60) | €77 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 (€2.88) | €4.01 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (€5.63) | €5.55 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (€423) | €490 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (€0.26) | €0.10 | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€42) | €52 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€17) | €7 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.596
EUR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,761 prices entered by 902 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Finland
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