- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (₨812) | ₨370 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨528) | ₨266 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨393) | ₨144 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (₨99) | ₨51 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨310) | ₨70 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (₨338) | ₨50 | + 579% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨393) | ₨197 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.74 (₨177) | ₨134 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.46 (₨164) | ₨25 | + 563% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.95 (₨234) | ₨117 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (₨825) | ₨797 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.42 (₨162) | ₨80 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.30 (₨109) | ₨32 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 242% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,719 (₨128,724) | ₨31,421 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,160 (₨102,223) | ₨20,876 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$328 (₨15,514) | ₨4,408 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,772 (₨83,861) | ₨25,619 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,468 (₨69,485) | ₨14,651 | + 374% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$270 (₨12,802) | ₨3,774 | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (₨3,499) | ₨897 | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$634 (₨30,000) | ₨34,545 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$216 (₨10,222) | ₨10,916 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (₨502) | ₨371 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (₨1,155) | ₨571 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$104 (₨4,918) | ₨2,426 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$76 (₨3,606) | ₨2,694 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (₨7,676) | ₨3,706 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$173 (₨8,179) | ₨2,926 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 206% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 206% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,949 (₨1,559,681) | ₨860,112 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.02 (₨96) | ₨74 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$167 (₨7,911) | ₨1,326 | + 497% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (₨694) | ₨128 | + 443% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨329) | ₨277 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (₨2,335) | ₨1,327 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨382) | ₨224 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨287) | ₨180 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.43 (₨257) | ₨221 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.97 (₨141) | ₨143 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.47 (₨164) | ₨70 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (₨1,214) | ₨291 | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$62 (₨2,919) | ₨1,163 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (₨1,521) | ₨460 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$152 (₨7,186) | ₨1,848 | + 289% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (₨4,616) | ₨1,960 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (₨761) | ₨677 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.85 (₨230) | ₨187 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (₨442) | ₨212 | + 108% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$706 (₨33,398) | ₨39,085 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.46 (₨22) | ₨67 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (₨3,293) | ₨1,868 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨1,303) | ₨234 | + 457% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
47.336
INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,465 prices entered by 5,306 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 136% more expensive than in India
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