- 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$18 (1,270 kr) | 2,487 kr | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (817 kr) | 1,721 kr | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (584 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (149 kr) | 187 kr | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (473 kr) | 790 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (445 kr) | 581 kr | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (553 kr) | 1,213 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.74 (268 kr) | 470 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.36 (241 kr) | 401 kr | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.57 (400 kr) | 390 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (1,288 kr) | 2,909 kr | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.35 (240 kr) | 294 kr | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (155 kr) | 408 kr | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 35% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,651 (190,052 kr) | 263,369 kr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,143 (153,618 kr) | 246,502 kr | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$321 (23,007 kr) | 16,356 kr | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,820 (130,459 kr) | 212,790 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,411 (101,152 kr) | 157,030 kr | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$296 (21,229 kr) | 12,636 kr | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (5,315 kr) | 6,855 kr | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$620 (44,410 kr) | 95,599 kr | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$202 (14,459 kr) | 20,009 kr | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (699 kr) | 1,710 kr | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (1,676 kr) | 6,830 kr | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 40% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$98 (7,043 kr) | 15,412 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$84 (6,051 kr) | 8,491 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (11,243 kr) | 20,097 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$165 (11,857 kr) | 27,511 kr | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 3% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,021 (2,295,397 kr) | 3,435,360 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.08 (149 kr) | 209 kr | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$178 (12,782 kr) | 11,391 kr | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 44% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (1,011 kr) | 400 kr | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (530 kr) | 2,025 kr | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (3,510 kr) | 4,019 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (601 kr) | 764 kr | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.71 (409 kr) | 736 kr | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (366 kr) | 921 kr | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (218 kr) | 532 kr | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.62 (260 kr) | 404 kr | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (1,767 kr) | 5,446 kr | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 34% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (4,479 kr) | 6,974 kr | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (2,332 kr) | 3,284 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$167 (11,983 kr) | 12,458 kr | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (7,464 kr) | 12,832 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (1,190 kr) | 2,529 kr | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.85 (348 kr) | 619 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (700 kr) | 1,098 kr | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (50,722 kr) | 87,301 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (31 kr) | 64 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$99 (7,076 kr) | 8,550 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (1,994 kr) | 1,485 kr | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 31% cheaper than in Iceland
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