Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 121% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (3,856 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (2,688 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (1,648 Ft) | 734 Ft | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (445 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (1,558 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (1,374 Ft) | 645 Ft | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (1,633 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (918 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (703 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (1,148 Ft) | 246 Ft | + 367% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (4,192 Ft) | 1,705 Ft | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (754 Ft) | 458 Ft | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (432 Ft) | 148 Ft | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 119% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (547,256 Ft) | 298,869 Ft | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,183 (470,025 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$291 (62,587 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,175 (468,345 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 (417,300 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (37,376 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (16,127 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (151,701 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (54,724 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (3,209 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (5,739 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 153% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (25,693 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (13,438 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (38,354 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$243 (52,407 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 102% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (8,189,313 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.96 (423 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$145 (31,144 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (2,984 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (1,284 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 (13,289 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (1,465 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (1,337 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (1,365 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (721 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (904 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (6,671 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 117% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (12,805 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (7,985 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (57,150 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$100 (21,638 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (4,030 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (1,073 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (2,366 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 366% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (181,082 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (89 Ft) | 26 Ft | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$87 (18,765 Ft) | 10,029 Ft | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (7,382 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | + 404% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 100% more expensive than in Hungary
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