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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (€11) | €16 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.34) | €4.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.04 (€1.18) | €1.23 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.00) | €4.15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.10 (€2.95) | €1.54 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (€3.64) | €4.91 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.93 (€2.27) | €1.41 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.54 (€2.05) | €0.94 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.04 (€2.92) | €1.23 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €9 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.20 (€1.85) | €1.97 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (€1.30) | €0.72 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 112% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,722 (€1,576) | €724 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,072 (€1,200) | €508 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$275 (€159) | €120 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,055 (€1,190) | €460 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,493 (€865) | €331 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$198 (€114) | €76 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (€42) | €20 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$722 (€418) | €348 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$247 (€143) | €94 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (€14) | €6 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$121 (€70) | €79 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$77 (€44) | €24 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (€93) | €88 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$180 (€104) | €102 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 84% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,160 (€18,043) | €19,278 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.21 (€1.28) | €1.55 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$168 (€97) | €30 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (€7) | €3.56 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (€4.19) | €7 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$52 (€30) | €35 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.81) | €4.08 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.87 (€3.40) | €3.54 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (€3.51) | €3.80 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.20 (€1.85) | €1.84 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.95 (€2.29) | €2.34 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$29 (€17) | €11 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (€33) | €27 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (€18) | €15 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$204 (€118) | €39 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$97 (€56) | €47 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.88 (€2.83) | €3.52 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (€5.39) | €4.38 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$693 (€401) | €475 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.45 (€0.26) | €0.60 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (€38) | €35 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 (€18) | €4.46 | + 300% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,798 prices entered by 596 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 46% more expensive than in Greece
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