Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Iceland
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 43% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
New Zealand | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (2,049 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (1,397 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (755 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (233 kr) | 236 kr | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (976 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (823 kr) | 666 kr | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (652 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (398 kr) | 399 kr | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (344 kr) | 468 kr | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (519 kr) | 699 kr | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (1,677 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (370 kr) | 396 kr | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (271 kr) | 589 kr | - 54% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 45% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
New Zealand | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (338,347 kr) | 337,107 kr | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (278,651 kr) | 238,569 kr | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (16,370 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (207,168 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (182,725 kr) | 155,625 kr | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (12,757 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (7,471 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (46,969 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (19,222 kr) | 24,394 kr | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (1,607 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (2,644 kr) | 7,154 kr | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 50% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
New Zealand | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (11,579 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (7,879 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (15,481 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (18,737 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 13% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
New Zealand | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (3,416,518 kr) | 6,086,940 kr | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (237 kr) | 313 kr | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (15,781 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 3% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 62% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
New Zealand | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (825 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (416 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (5,018 kr) | 19,528 kr | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (601 kr) | 750 kr | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (445 kr) | 665 kr | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (654 kr) | 948 kr | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (257 kr) | 863 kr | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (332 kr) | 577 kr | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (3,188 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 44% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
New Zealand | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (5,797 kr) | 12,694 kr | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (3,591 kr) | 5,796 kr | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (14,973 kr) | 17,961 kr | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (11,307 kr) | 18,942 kr | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (1,660 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (495 kr) | 697 kr | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (1,049 kr) | 1,183 kr | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (126,823 kr) | 179,000 kr | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (34 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (6,037 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (3,311 kr) | 1,775 kr | + 87% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 977 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 38% cheaper than in Iceland
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