- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€7) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.66) | €3.82 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (€1.20) | €0.97 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.79) | €2.97 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (€3.70) | €2.55 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.64) | €4.98 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.73 (€2.16) | €2.40 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 (€1.93) | €1.54 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (€3.09) | €0.96 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.36 (€1.94) | €1.76 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.20 (€1.28) | €1.23 | + 4% | |
| 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$2,632 (€1,525) | €1,426 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,170 (€1,257) | €1,076 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$317 (€184) | €171 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,817 (€1,053) | €879 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,435 (€831) | €639 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$290 (€168) | €114 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (€42) | €23 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$617 (€357) | €374 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$203 (€118) | €90 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.76) | €5.20 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (€14) | €13 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (€58) | €84 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (€48) | €36 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (€90) | €89 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$174 (€101) | €114 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,786 (€18,416) | €20,127 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (€1.19) | €1.34 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$173 (€100) | €72 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.03) | €8 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (€29) | €65 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.80) | €3.42 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.61 (€3.25) | €2.08 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.06 (€2.93) | €2.01 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (€1.72) | €1.35 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.48 (€2.02) | €1.34 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (€14) | €20 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (€36) | €32 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (€19) | €21 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$162 (€94) | €116 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (€59) | €51 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.86 (€2.81) | €3.16 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.51) | €3.49 | + 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (€410) | €456 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.42 (€0.24) | €0.16 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (€40) | €42 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€16) | €6 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,279 prices entered by 1,790 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 18% more expensive than in Germany
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