Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 189% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (₨1,243) | ₨417 | + 199% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (₨848) | ₨340 | + 150% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (₨458) | ₨168 | + 173% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (₨141) | ₨60 | + 136% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₨592) | ₨87 | + 580% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (₨499) | ₨47 | + 953% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨396) | ₨243 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (₨242) | ₨182 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (₨209) | ₨32 | + 558% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (₨315) | ₨155 | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (₨1,018) | ₨905 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (₨225) | ₨88 | + 155% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (₨164) | ₨39 | + 319% | |
Housing | + 328% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 328% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (₨205,295) | ₨46,457 | + 342% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (₨169,074) | ₨26,696 | + 533% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (₨9,933) | ₨4,673 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (₨125,701) | ₨26,601 | + 373% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (₨110,870) | ₨14,895 | + 644% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (₨7,740) | ₨4,065 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (₨4,533) | ₨595 | + 662% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (₨28,499) | ₨29,913 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (₨11,663) | ₨10,503 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (₨975) | ₨455 | + 115% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (₨1,604) | ₨647 | + 148% | |
Clothes | + 108% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (₨7,026) | ₨2,412 | + 191% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (₨4,781) | ₨2,912 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (₨9,393) | ₨4,109 | + 129% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (₨11,369) | ₨2,950 | + 285% | |
Transportation | + 237% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 237% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (₨2,072,999) | ₨1,910,150 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (₨144) | ₨102 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (₨9,575) | ₨1,062 | + 801% | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (₨501) | ₨140 | + 258% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (₨252) | ₨241 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (₨3,045) | ₨953 | + 220% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (₨365) | ₨386 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (₨270) | ₨200 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (₨397) | ₨294 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (₨156) | ₨155 | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (₨201) | ₨86 | + 135% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (₨1,934) | ₨275 | + 604% | |
Entertainment | + 197% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (₨3,517) | ₨1,451 | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (₨2,179) | ₨688 | + 217% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (₨9,085) | ₨1,587 | + 472% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (₨6,860) | ₨2,125 | + 223% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (₨1,007) | ₨625 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (₨300) | ₨191 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (₨636) | ₨178 | + 257% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (₨76,951) | ₨47,373 | + 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (₨21) | ₨1.67 | + 1130% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (₨3,663) | ₨1,611 | + 127% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (₨2,009) | ₨289 | + 595% | |
TOTAL | + 225% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,156 prices entered by 1,131 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 225% more expensive than in India
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