Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (₨1,223) | ₨388 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (₨782) | ₨353 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (₨421) | ₨171 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (₨121) | ₨61 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₨570) | ₨97 | + 487% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (₨420) | ₨44 | + 844% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨404) | ₨280 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (₨242) | ₨201 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (₨197) | ₨39 | + 399% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (₨330) | ₨170 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (₨907) | ₨968 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (₨229) | ₨94 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (₨143) | ₨41 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 278% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 278% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (₨188,594) | ₨45,234 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (₨155,209) | ₨28,493 | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (₨10,505) | ₨5,512 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,526 (₨122,548) | ₨27,104 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,121 (₨102,878) | ₨16,498 | + 524% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$155 (₨7,534) | ₨5,022 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$86 (₨4,174) | ₨766 | + 445% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (₨32,926) | ₨27,423 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (₨9,410) | ₨11,276 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (₨993) | ₨457 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (₨1,693) | ₨852 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (₨6,434) | ₨2,535 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (₨4,418) | ₨2,669 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (₨9,590) | ₨4,180 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (₨10,287) | ₨2,901 | + 255% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 199% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,858 (₨2,224,730) | ₨1,932,470 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (₨134) | ₨103 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (₨9,009) | ₨1,460 | + 517% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (₨720) | ₨96 | + 649% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (₨2,884) | ₨1,154 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨364 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨306) | ₨246 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨475) | ₨277 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (₨154) | ₨175 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (₨185) | ₨86 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (₨1,730) | ₨303 | + 470% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$73 (₨3,549) | ₨1,435 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (₨2,037) | ₨651 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (₨12,362) | ₨1,802 | + 586% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (₨6,345) | ₨2,158 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (₨953) | ₨578 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (₨287) | ₨211 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (₨601) | ₨198 | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (₨56,966) | ₨44,324 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (₨25) | ₨6 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (₨3,208) | ₨1,850 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (₨1,950) | ₨288 | + 577% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 184% more expensive than in India
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