- 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$18 (₨833) | ₨388 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨533) | ₨270 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨377) | ₨144 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (₨97) | ₨51 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨306) | ₨71 | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (₨301) | ₨44 | + 582% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨377) | ₨195 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.73 (₨174) | ₨135 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.33 (₨156) | ₨24 | + 540% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.29 (₨248) | ₨118 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨827) | ₨808 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.36 (₨157) | ₨80 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.20 (₨103) | ₨31 | + 231% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 241% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,607 (₨122,113) | ₨31,267 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,156 (₨100,967) | ₨21,123 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$320 (₨14,969) | ₨4,476 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,829 (₨85,670) | ₨23,958 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,435 (₨67,187) | ₨14,886 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$290 (₨13,572) | ₨3,787 | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (₨3,405) | ₨865 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$620 (₨29,044) | ₨34,058 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$202 (₨9,455) | ₨10,550 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨466) | ₨383 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (₨1,102) | ₨547 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (₨4,671) | ₨2,436 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (₨3,877) | ₨2,794 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$154 (₨7,197) | ₨3,704 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$166 (₨7,798) | ₨2,918 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 221% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 221% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,786 (₨1,488,671) | ₨861,553 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (₨96) | ₨75 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$174 (₨8,155) | ₨1,287 | + 534% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (₨626) | ₨117 | + 437% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨326) | ₨284 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (₨2,332) | ₨1,445 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (₨400) | ₨240 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.61 (₨263) | ₨178 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.06 (₨237) | ₨218 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (₨139) | ₨139 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.48 (₨163) | ₨69 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (₨1,170) | ₨272 | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$63 (₨2,933) | ₨1,209 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (₨1,520) | ₨469 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$162 (₨7,595) | ₨1,762 | + 331% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (₨4,836) | ₨1,845 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨787) | ₨676 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 (₨226) | ₨188 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨445) | ₨206 | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (₨33,140) | ₨38,915 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.42 (₨20) | ₨27 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (₨3,216) | ₨1,876 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨1,292) | ₨247 | + 424% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,490 prices entered by 5,477 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 154% more expensive than in India
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