Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| New Zealand | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (€12) | €15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.57) | €5.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.29 (€1.34) | €1.19 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (€5.27) | €3.55 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (€4.45) | €2.81 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (€5.37) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.66 (€2.73) | €2.70 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.29 (€1.93) | €1.83 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.46 (€2.61) | €0.95 | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€11) | €7 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.57 (€2.09) | €1.91 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (€1.51) | €1.66 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| New Zealand | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,470 (€2,033) | €2,016 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,519 (€1,476) | €1,559 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$260 (€152) | €216 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,251 (€1,319) | €1,297 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,730 (€1,013) | €962 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (€110) | €190 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (€45) | €34 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (€388) | €430 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (€133) | €143 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (€19) | €18 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| New Zealand | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (€68) | €84 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (€53) | €37 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (€93) | €89 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (€128) | €122 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| New Zealand | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,299 (€23,612) | €25,798 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (€1.62) | €1.97 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$157 (€92) | €71 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| New Zealand | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.38) | €8 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (€42) | €84 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (€5.26) | €3.66 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.71) | €2.54 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (€4.34) | €3.81 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.45 (€2.02) | €1.63 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.34 (€2.54) | €1.56 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€21) | €21 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| New Zealand | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (€45) | €41 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (€24) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$138 (€81) | €139 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (€73) | €59 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (€11) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.57 (€3.26) | €3.45 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (€6) | €4.06 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$912 (€534) | €708 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.34 (€0.20) | €0.10 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$63 (€37) | €44 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (€21) | €8 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,580 prices entered by 466 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Germany
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