- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (₨833) | ₨394 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (₨552) | ₨261 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨386) | ₨143 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (₨102) | ₨51 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨336) | ₨71 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.90 (₨284) | ₨38 | + 649% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (₨369) | ₨200 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.67 (₨176) | ₨138 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.48 (₨167) | ₨25 | + 579% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.90 (₨284) | ₨122 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (₨871) | ₨836 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.32 (₨159) | ₨82 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.08 (₨100) | ₨33 | + 206% | |
| 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$2,708 (₨130,189) | ₨30,678 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (₨99,504) | ₨20,567 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (₨14,743) | ₨4,520 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (₨86,074) | ₨24,194 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (₨63,103) | ₨14,840 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (₨15,406) | ₨3,568 | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (₨3,528) | ₨802 | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (₨29,700) | ₨34,012 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (₨9,385) | ₨10,476 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (₨453) | ₨395 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (₨1,109) | ₨571 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (₨5,235) | ₨2,438 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (₨3,190) | ₨2,726 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (₨7,581) | ₨3,784 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (₨7,679) | ₨2,944 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 211% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 211% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,886 (₨1,532,910) | ₨881,987 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (₨106) | ₨78 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (₨7,940) | ₨1,367 | + 481% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (₨556) | ₨128 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨322) | ₨275 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (₨2,438) | ₨1,317 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨393) | ₨252 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (₨247) | ₨177 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (₨260) | ₨226 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (₨150) | ₨131 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (₨181) | ₨71 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (₨1,264) | ₨273 | + 363% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (₨2,828) | ₨1,199 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (₨1,572) | ₨475 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (₨7,093) | ₨1,900 | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (₨4,938) | ₨1,984 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨800) | ₨594 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (₨225) | ₨226 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (₨453) | ₨206 | + 121% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (₨33,341) | ₨38,165 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (₨17) | ₨65 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (₨3,300) | ₨1,868 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (₨1,356) | ₨256 | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
48.074
INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,081 prices entered by 5,049 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 128% more expensive than in India
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