Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (₨1,076) | ₨361 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (₨723) | ₨333 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨406) | ₨178 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.29 (₨119) | ₨55 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (₨461) | ₨90 | + 413% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (₨396) | ₨44 | + 795% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (₨477) | ₨236 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.66 (₨243) | ₨162 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.29 (₨171) | ₨31 | + 448% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.46 (₨232) | ₨157 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (₨977) | ₨767 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.57 (₨186) | ₨88 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (₨134) | ₨39 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 286% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 286% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,470 (₨180,693) | ₨46,438 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,519 (₨131,172) | ₨26,734 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$260 (₨13,524) | ₨5,322 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,251 (₨117,221) | ₨24,906 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,730 (₨90,070) | ₨14,288 | + 530% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (₨9,799) | ₨5,022 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (₨3,973) | ₨662 | + 500% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (₨34,497) | ₨30,524 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (₨11,848) | ₨12,233 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (₨726) | ₨520 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (₨1,700) | ₨559 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (₨6,086) | ₨2,582 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (₨4,671) | ₨2,556 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (₨8,229) | ₨4,248 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (₨11,354) | ₨3,070 | + 270% | |
| Transportation | + 227% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 227% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,299 (₨2,098,562) | ₨1,056,360 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (₨144) | ₨108 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$157 (₨8,157) | ₨1,181 | + 591% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (₨602) | ₨126 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨389) | ₨247 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (₨3,726) | ₨1,336 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (₨468) | ₨392 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨330) | ₨212 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨385) | ₨269 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.45 (₨180) | ₨177 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.34 (₨226) | ₨92 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (₨1,852) | ₨304 | + 509% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (₨3,966) | ₨1,526 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (₨2,101) | ₨647 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$138 (₨7,187) | ₨1,500 | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (₨6,488) | ₨1,809 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (₨941) | ₨641 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.57 (₨290) | ₨204 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (₨559) | ₨179 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$912 (₨47,478) | ₨47,498 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.34 (₨18) | ₨1.06 | + 1587% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$63 (₨3,303) | ₨1,773 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (₨1,884) | ₨238 | + 692% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 202% more expensive than in India
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