- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.86) | €3.72 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (€1.30) | €0.98 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.98) | €3.08 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.97 (€3.58) | €2.47 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.67) | €5.10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.69 (€2.21) | €2.44 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (€2.07) | €1.56 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.82 (€3.49) | €0.91 | + 283% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€11) | €7 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.33 (€2.00) | €1.77 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (€1.22) | €1.22 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,688 (€1,612) | €1,439 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,091 (€1,254) | €1,087 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (€196) | €180 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,758 (€1,054) | €904 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,315 (€788) | €680 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$306 (€183) | €129 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (€43) | €24 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$580 (€348) | €374 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (€112) | €94 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (€5.51) | €5.42 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€14) | €13 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (€62) | €87 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (€38) | €35 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (€94) | €91 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (€94) | €113 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,733 (€19,630) | €20,517 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (€1.30) | €1.41 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (€106) | €73 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.25) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (€29) | €60 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€5.03) | €3.36 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (€3.07) | €2.18 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (€3.21) | €2.10 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (€1.79) | €1.36 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (€2.18) | €1.44 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (€15) | €20 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (€36) | €32 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (€20) | €22 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$154 (€93) | €127 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (€61) | €53 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (€2.79) | €3.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.95) | €3.43 | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (€407) | €457 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (€0.22) | €0.13 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (€41) | €38 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€17) | €6 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,000 prices entered by 1,844 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Germany
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