Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€11) | €12 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.56) | €3.59 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (€1.26) | €0.98 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.27) | €2.97 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€4.43) | €2.66 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.78) | €5.14 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.05 (€2.41) | €2.39 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.07 (€1.83) | €1.52 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (€3.60) | €0.90 | + 300% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.67 (€2.18) | €1.75 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.30 (€1.37) | €1.28 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,565 (€1,526) | €1,469 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,239 (€1,332) | €1,199 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$292 (€174) | €166 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,352 (€1,399) | €919 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,905 (€1,133) | €689 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$173 (€103) | €119 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (€47) | €26 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$750 (€446) | €369 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$268 (€159) | €100 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$16 (€10) | €5.79 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (€17) | €15 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$130 (€77) | €74 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$63 (€37) | €35 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$175 (€104) | €86 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$244 (€145) | €115 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,578 (€22,951) | €22,547 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.99 (€1.18) | €1.32 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$152 (€91) | €71 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €6 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (€3.55) | €9 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (€35) | €50 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.05) | €2.85 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.87 (€3.49) | €2.05 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.67) | €2.12 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.58 (€2.13) | €1.33 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.42 (€2.63) | €1.55 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (€18) | €20 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 42% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (€36) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$36 (€21) | €22 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$243 (€144) | €119 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$114 (€68) | €55 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (€11) | €8 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.02 (€2.98) | €3.34 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (€7) | €3.65 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (€500) | €486 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.60 (€0.36) | €0.12 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$76 (€45) | €35 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (€20) | €7 | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Germany
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