Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (€4.16) | €3.85 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (€1.24) | €0.96 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.11) | €2.92 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.38 (€3.08) | €2.36 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (€3.54) | €5.56 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.06 (€2.32) | €2.44 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.39 (€1.94) | €1.63 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.42 (€2.53) | €1.00 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €6 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.38 (€1.93) | €1.79 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.15 (€1.23) | €1.37 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,847 (€1,629) | €1,493 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,139 (€1,224) | €1,154 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$255 (€146) | €183 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,009 (€1,150) | €974 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,715 (€981) | €704 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$158 (€90) | €127 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (€40) | €24 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$639 (€366) | €397 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$226 (€129) | €85 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €5.58 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (€15) | €14 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (€69) | €86 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$73 (€42) | €37 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$164 (€94) | €87 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$180 (€103) | €119 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,911 (€18,834) | €22,667 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.21 (€1.26) | €1.41 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (€106) | €78 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (€4.70) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$54 (€31) | €61 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.25) | €3.81 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (€3.80) | €2.10 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.86 (€3.35) | €2.61 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.81 (€2.18) | €1.37 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.78 (€2.17) | €1.57 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$32 (€18) | €21 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (€35) | €33 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (€20) | €21 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$220 (€126) | €91 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (€56) | €63 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (€9) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.10 (€2.92) | €3.40 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.75) | €3.72 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$756 (€432) | €499 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.84 (€0.48) | €0.11 | + 351% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€41) | €47 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$32 (€18) | €7 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 14% more expensive than in Germany
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