- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (₨844) | ₨418 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨549) | ₨266 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨389) | ₨142 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.12 (₨102) | ₨51 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨318) | ₨72 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (₨304) | ₨41 | + 639% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨385) | ₨199 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.70 (₨178) | ₨138 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.32 (₨160) | ₨24 | + 555% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.61 (₨271) | ₨119 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨862) | ₨819 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.42 (₨165) | ₨81 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (₨104) | ₨32 | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 250% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,669 (₨128,737) | ₨31,390 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,145 (₨103,479) | ₨21,501 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (₨15,788) | ₨4,276 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,820 (₨87,779) | ₨25,468 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,387 (₨66,889) | ₨15,586 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$277 (₨13,364) | ₨3,651 | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (₨3,568) | ₨850 | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$606 (₨29,232) | ₨33,739 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (₨9,414) | ₨10,343 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨483) | ₨375 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (₨1,129) | ₨533 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$102 (₨4,933) | ₨2,397 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (₨4,015) | ₨2,719 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (₨7,530) | ₨3,710 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$163 (₨7,843) | ₨2,921 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 223% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,846 (₨1,536,080) | ₨870,838 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.11 (₨102) | ₨77 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$171 (₨8,239) | ₨1,311 | + 528% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (₨674) | ₨132 | + 412% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨341) | ₨286 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (₨2,447) | ₨1,271 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨406) | ₨247 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.74 (₨277) | ₨179 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.25 (₨253) | ₨223 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.00 (₨145) | ₨136 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.58 (₨172) | ₨69 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (₨1,204) | ₨284 | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (₨2,867) | ₨1,226 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (₨1,571) | ₨472 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$164 (₨7,893) | ₨1,791 | + 341% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (₨4,872) | ₨1,830 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨802) | ₨632 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (₨225) | ₨190 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨471) | ₨204 | + 131% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (₨34,131) | ₨38,971 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (₨17) | ₨52 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$92 (₨4,429) | ₨1,893 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨1,334) | ₨249 | + 436% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 38,016 prices entered by 5,462 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 142% more expensive than in India
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