Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 31% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (1,583 kr) | 2,674 kr | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (1,106 kr) | 1,787 kr | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (679 kr) | 961 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.06 (184 kr) | 190 kr | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (638 kr) | 831 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (626 kr) | 572 kr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (685 kr) | 852 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.14 (371 kr) | 317 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.20 (286 kr) | 331 kr | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.42 (486 kr) | 454 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (1,768 kr) | 2,949 kr | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (321 kr) | 314 kr | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (194 kr) | 504 kr | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 21% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,550 (228,504 kr) | 301,800 kr | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,144 (192,109 kr) | 267,065 kr | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$305 (27,313 kr) | 33,887 kr | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,212 (198,220 kr) | 202,644 kr | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 (173,655 kr) | 170,620 kr | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$173 (15,459 kr) | 21,721 kr | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (7,034 kr) | 9,153 kr | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$750 (67,209 kr) | 121,874 kr | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$255 (22,859 kr) | 42,834 kr | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (1,341 kr) | 2,253 kr | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (2,411 kr) | 4,355 kr | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 23% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$128 (11,425 kr) | 16,512 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (5,598 kr) | 7,331 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$176 (15,744 kr) | 18,754 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$253 (22,689 kr) | 25,104 kr | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (3,407,593 kr) | 3,899,760 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.97 (177 kr) | 228 kr | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$148 (13,243 kr) | 13,260 kr | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 43% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (1,242 kr) | 1,200 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (534 kr) | 2,068 kr | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 (5,529 kr) | 9,138 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (610 kr) | 620 kr | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (556 kr) | 1,188 kr | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (568 kr) | 677 kr | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (300 kr) | 520 kr | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (376 kr) | 650 kr | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (2,776 kr) | 5,217 kr | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 19% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (5,328 kr) | 11,778 kr | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (3,323 kr) | 3,236 kr | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (23,780 kr) | 20,600 kr | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (9,044 kr) | 14,645 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (1,677 kr) | 2,690 kr | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (447 kr) | 599 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (985 kr) | 1,095 kr | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (75,349 kr) | 120,000 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (37 kr) | 22 kr | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$79 (7,098 kr) | 7,357 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (3,072 kr) | 1,749 kr | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 20% cheaper than in Iceland
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