- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€6) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.53) | €3.85 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.13 (€1.20) | €0.99 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.73) | €3.07 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (€3.53) | €2.50 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.44) | €5.04 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.72 (€2.10) | €2.46 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.29 (€1.86) | €1.56 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.61 (€3.16) | €0.92 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €7 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.43 (€1.93) | €1.75 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.09 (€1.18) | €1.21 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,680 (€1,511) | €1,429 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,145 (€1,210) | €1,086 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (€185) | €170 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,825 (€1,029) | €895 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,387 (€782) | €671 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$277 (€156) | €117 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (€42) | €24 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$606 (€342) | €380 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (€110) | €92 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.71) | €5.16 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€13) | €13 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (€57) | €86 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (€48) | €35 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (€88) | €91 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$161 (€91) | €112 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,785 (€17,922) | €20,603 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.10 (€1.19) | €1.38 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$171 (€96) | €72 | + 33% | |
| 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$14 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€3.99) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (€29) | €59 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.74) | €3.23 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.74 (€3.24) | €2.12 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.25 (€2.96) | €2.03 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.00 (€1.69) | €1.38 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.58 (€2.02) | €1.44 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (€14) | €20 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (€34) | €32 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (€18) | €22 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$164 (€92) | €126 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (€57) | €52 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€9) | €9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (€2.64) | €3.19 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.49) | €3.44 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (€399) | €458 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.42 (€0.23) | €0.13 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$92 (€52) | €38 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€16) | €6 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Germany
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