Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€11) | €13 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.56) | €3.56 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (€1.23) | €1.30 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.31) | €3.62 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (€3.81) | €1.27 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.52) | €4.59 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (€2.54) | €1.28 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (€1.95) | €0.87 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (€3.18) | €1.14 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (€12) | €9 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (€2.09) | €1.94 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (€1.20) | €0.80 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 123% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (€1,515) | €765 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,183 (€1,301) | €513 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$291 (€173) | €113 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,175 (€1,297) | €475 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 (€1,155) | €338 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (€103) | €76 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (€45) | €19 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (€420) | €272 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (€152) | €95 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (€16) | €6 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 31% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (€71) | €70 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (€37) | €25 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (€106) | €93 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$243 (€145) | €84 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (€22,673) | €21,187 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.96 (€1.17) | €1.45 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$145 (€86) | €31 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €5.45 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (€3.55) | €8 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 (€37) | €30 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.06) | €4.92 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.70) | €3.79 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.78) | €3.72 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (€2.00) | €1.98 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (€2.50) | €2.12 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (€18) | €11 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (€35) | €31 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (€22) | €15 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (€158) | €39 | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$100 (€60) | €47 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (€11) | €10 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (€2.97) | €3.95 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (€7) | €4.24 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (€501) | €474 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (€0.25) | €0.89 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$87 (€52) | €39 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (€20) | €4.53 | + 351% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 48% more expensive than in Greece
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