- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (€10) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.67) | €4.67 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (€1.23) | €1.21 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€3.76) | €3.96 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.96 (€3.39) | €1.50 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.57) | €5.23 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (€2.11) | €1.63 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.32 (€1.89) | €0.86 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (€3.42) | €1.21 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €9 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.39 (€1.93) | €1.91 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (€1.15) | €0.76 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 111% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,677 (€1,523) | €679 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,130 (€1,212) | €476 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (€187) | €135 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,797 (€1,022) | €438 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,361 (€774) | €295 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (€168) | €98 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (€42) | €19 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$597 (€340) | €332 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (€101) | €93 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (€5.41) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€13) | €6 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (€58) | €81 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (€41) | €30 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$161 (€92) | €93 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$164 (€93) | €103 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 90% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,958 (€18,179) | €20,276 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.14 (€1.22) | €1.53 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$183 (€104) | €30 | + 244% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €3.51 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€3.75) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (€28) | €39 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.78) | €3.99 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.76 (€3.28) | €3.80 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.22 (€2.97) | €3.61 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.18 (€1.81) | €1.86 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.63 (€2.07) | €2.08 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (€14) | €12 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 2% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (€34) | €28 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (€19) | €15 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$168 (€96) | €37 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (€57) | €48 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (€10) | €9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (€2.67) | €3.71 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (€5.70) | €4.32 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$715 (€407) | €524 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (€0.21) | €0.54 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$94 (€54) | €40 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (€16) | €4.34 | + 267% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,188 prices entered by 1,114 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 46% more expensive than in Greece
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