Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (₨817) | ₨394 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (₨560) | ₨277 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (₨347) | ₨143 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.08 (₨97) | ₨52 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨326) | ₨73 | + 346% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.18 (₨241) | ₨37 | + 558% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (₨295) | ₨209 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.03 (₨187) | ₨140 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.43 (₨159) | ₨28 | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.45 (₨207) | ₨127 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨818) | ₨853 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.22 (₨150) | ₨83 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.34 (₨109) | ₨35 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 262% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 262% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,813 (₨130,782) | ₨31,379 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,177 (₨101,188) | ₨20,124 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$233 (₨10,823) | ₨4,104 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,970 (₨91,585) | ₨24,066 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,499 (₨69,703) | ₨14,061 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$139 (₨6,466) | ₨3,193 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (₨3,348) | ₨744 | + 350% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$659 (₨30,629) | ₨30,596 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$206 (₨9,588) | ₨10,684 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (₨588) | ₨376 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (₨1,160) | ₨291 | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (₨5,352) | ₨2,388 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$78 (₨3,630) | ₨2,586 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (₨7,730) | ₨3,770 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$183 (₨8,499) | ₨2,768 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 234% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,682 (₨1,472,805) | ₨925,218 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.21 (₨103) | ₨76 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$185 (₨8,589) | ₨1,208 | + 611% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (₨656) | ₨111 | + 492% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$17 (₨799) | ₨211 | + 278% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (₨2,454) | ₨1,015 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨392) | ₨250 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨305) | ₨174 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨306) | ₨231 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (₨139) | ₨148 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.19 (₨195) | ₨67 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (₨1,452) | ₨254 | + 473% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (₨2,709) | ₨1,215 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (₨1,460) | ₨476 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$222 (₨10,322) | ₨1,807 | + 471% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$99 (₨4,610) | ₨1,940 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (₨730) | ₨686 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (₨231) | ₨220 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨472) | ₨236 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$703 (₨32,670) | ₨34,455 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.39 (₨18) | ₨3.96 | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (₨3,208) | ₨1,992 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (₨1,417) | ₨244 | + 480% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,746 prices entered by 2,651 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 173% more expensive than in India
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