- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Iceland
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 43% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (1,248 kr) | 2,908 kr | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (819 kr) | 1,757 kr | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (603 kr) | 1,154 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.10 (152 kr) | 202 kr | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (476 kr) | 780 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (512 kr) | 489 kr | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (596 kr) | 1,232 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.76 (272 kr) | 375 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.42 (248 kr) | 262 kr | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.04 (365 kr) | 385 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (1,267 kr) | 3,012 kr | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.40 (246 kr) | 278 kr | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.28 (165 kr) | 408 kr | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 25% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,740 (198,503 kr) | 263,070 kr | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,171 (157,285 kr) | 230,498 kr | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$335 (24,298 kr) | 13,299 kr | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,792 (129,845 kr) | 184,447 kr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,465 (106,119 kr) | 138,981 kr | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$284 (20,592 kr) | 10,445 kr | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (5,346 kr) | 6,035 kr | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$625 (45,272 kr) | 89,792 kr | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$208 (15,062 kr) | 18,717 kr | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (768 kr) | 1,998 kr | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (1,768 kr) | 4,697 kr | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 38% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (7,465 kr) | 15,292 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$79 (5,713 kr) | 8,194 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (11,456 kr) | 18,333 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$172 (12,470 kr) | 24,558 kr | - 49% | |
| 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$32,866 (2,380,871 kr) | 3,406,120 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.03 (147 kr) | 201 kr | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$171 (12,390 kr) | 11,669 kr | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 41% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (1,039 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (503 kr) | 1,951 kr | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (3,574 kr) | 3,539 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (579 kr) | 989 kr | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.84 (423 kr) | 641 kr | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.43 (393 kr) | 635 kr | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.02 (219 kr) | 448 kr | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.47 (251 kr) | 454 kr | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (1,866 kr) | 5,375 kr | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 38% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (4,467 kr) | 6,898 kr | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (2,325 kr) | 3,125 kr | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$162 (11,735 kr) | 13,011 kr | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (7,093 kr) | 14,322 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (1,176 kr) | 2,404 kr | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.85 (352 kr) | 595 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (680 kr) | 1,064 kr | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (51,318 kr) | 78,246 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.46 (34 kr) | 78 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (5,040 kr) | 8,545 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (1,999 kr) | 1,480 kr | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
72.442
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 29% cheaper than in Iceland
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