Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| New Zealand | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$26 (€13) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.47) | €6 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.35 (€1.21) | €1.23 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (€5.36) | €3.00 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (€3.96) | €2.46 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€4.51) | €3.19 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (€2.56) | €1.57 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (€1.78) | €1.08 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (€3.16) | €2.26 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€10) | €12 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.62 (€2.38) | €2.66 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.24 (€1.15) | €1.20 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 44% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| New Zealand | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (€1,704) | €1,414 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (€1,316) | €924 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (€104) | €59 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (€1,273) | €859 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (€999) | €592 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (€87) | €36 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (€40) | €13 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€349) | €326 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€100) | €82 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$21 (€11) | €6 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (€20) | €23 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 54% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| New Zealand | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$143 (€73) | €63 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (€47) | €22 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$207 (€106) | €63 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (€100) | €80 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 23% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| New Zealand | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$48,326 (€24,850) | €22,420 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.43) | €1.70 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (€83) | €59 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 8% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| New Zealand | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$18 (€9) | €5.49 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.57) | €9 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$69 (€36) | €43 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$12 (€6) | €3.35 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (€2.91) | €3.62 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.30) | €3.00 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.56) | €1.48 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (€1.69) | €1.55 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€18) | €20 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| New Zealand | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (€33) | €27 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (€20) | €25 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (€129) | €47 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (€58) | €57 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.69 (€2.93) | €3.83 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€604) | €409 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.26) | €0.08 | + 223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€36) | €34 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$42 (€22) | €10 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,099 prices entered by 99 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in Finland
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