Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (₨919) | ₨367 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (₨661) | ₨290 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨395) | ₨142 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.06 (₨107) | ₨52 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨385) | ₨72 | + 438% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (₨307) | ₨36 | + 756% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (₨385) | ₨229 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.19 (₨218) | ₨138 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.15 (₨164) | ₨31 | + 433% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.55 (₨237) | ₨132 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (₨987) | ₨763 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.41 (₨177) | ₨85 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.04 (₨106) | ₨36 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 347% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,721 (₨141,670) | ₨33,514 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,198 (₨114,435) | ₨20,078 | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$280 (₨14,571) | ₨4,877 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,118 (₨110,297) | ₨19,082 | + 478% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,888 (₨98,332) | ₨12,146 | + 710% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$177 (₨9,222) | ₨3,419 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$70 (₨3,622) | ₨678 | + 435% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$605 (₨31,528) | ₨29,148 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$222 (₨11,570) | ₨10,326 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (₨724) | ₨399 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (₨1,430) | ₨254 | + 464% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$112 (₨5,840) | ₨2,330 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$63 (₨3,295) | ₨2,598 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$174 (₨9,040) | ₨3,668 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$231 (₨12,032) | ₨2,755 | + 337% | |
| Transportation | + 236% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 236% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$36,021 (₨1,875,600) | ₨921,658 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.08 (₨108) | ₨79 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (₨8,372) | ₨1,229 | + 581% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (₨655) | ₨105 | + 525% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨342) | ₨209 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (₨2,782) | ₨622 | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (₨339) | ₨319 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨350) | ₨163 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨355) | ₨255 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.32 (₨173) | ₨141 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.32 (₨225) | ₨67 | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$32 (₨1,643) | ₨240 | + 584% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 204% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (₨3,081) | ₨1,189 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (₨1,904) | ₨473 | + 303% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$258 (₨13,430) | ₨1,675 | + 702% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$108 (₨5,639) | ₨1,633 | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (₨931) | ₨597 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.13 (₨267) | ₨195 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨543) | ₨190 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (₨43,785) | ₨36,308 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.74 (₨38) | ₨5.16 | + 642% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (₨3,822) | ₨1,585 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (₨1,746) | ₨270 | + 546% | |
| TOTAL | + 223% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 223% more expensive than in India
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