- 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 (₨846) | ₨417 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨558) | ₨267 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨398) | ₨142 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (₨106) | ₨52 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨326) | ₨72 | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.97 (₨293) | ₨40 | + 630% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨382) | ₨201 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.69 (₨181) | ₨139 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (₨169) | ₨25 | + 586% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.82 (₨286) | ₨121 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨881) | ₨831 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.33 (₨163) | ₨82 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (₨100) | ₨33 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 246% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,688 (₨131,959) | ₨31,006 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,091 (₨102,656) | ₨21,308 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (₨16,059) | ₨4,411 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,758 (₨86,290) | ₨25,314 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,315 (₨64,525) | ₨15,654 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$306 (₨15,011) | ₨3,891 | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (₨3,540) | ₨844 | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$580 (₨28,448) | ₨33,586 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (₨9,147) | ₨10,591 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (₨451) | ₨382 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (₨1,142) | ₨545 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (₨5,063) | ₨2,401 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (₨3,126) | ₨2,707 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (₨7,735) | ₨3,722 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (₨7,666) | ₨2,923 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 238% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 238% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,733 (₨1,606,695) | ₨876,886 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (₨106) | ₨78 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (₨8,666) | ₨1,320 | + 556% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨552) | ₨136 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨347) | ₨283 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (₨2,372) | ₨1,544 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨412) | ₨255 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (₨251) | ₨177 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (₨262) | ₨228 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (₨147) | ₨132 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (₨179) | ₨70 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (₨1,249) | ₨278 | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨2,932) | ₨1,197 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (₨1,596) | ₨471 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$154 (₨7,584) | ₨1,987 | + 282% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (₨4,985) | ₨1,797 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨814) | ₨643 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (₨229) | ₨195 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨487) | ₨206 | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (₨33,312) | ₨38,465 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (₨18) | ₨58 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (₨3,361) | ₨1,874 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨1,379) | ₨248 | + 455% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
49.085
INR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,484 prices entered by 5,391 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 139% more expensive than in India
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