Cost of living in New Zealand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (₨1,077) | ₨345 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (₨621) | ₨289 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (₨356) | ₨145 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.36 (₨116) | ₨54 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (₨354) | ₨80 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (₨317) | ₨36 | + 781% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (₨364) | ₨233 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.04 (₨199) | ₨156 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.37 (₨166) | ₨30 | + 459% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.96 (₨244) | ₨146 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (₨926) | ₨694 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.43 (₨169) | ₨90 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.78 (₨137) | ₨35 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 353% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 353% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,204 (₨157,818) | ₨29,947 | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,554 (₨125,802) | ₨20,075 | + 527% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$240 (₨11,838) | ₨4,456 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,400 (₨118,211) | ₨19,757 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,840 (₨90,641) | ₨12,927 | + 601% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$181 (₨8,912) | ₨5,186 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (₨3,840) | ₨662 | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$822 (₨40,473) | ₨28,426 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$353 (₨17,395) | ₨12,125 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (₨836) | ₨369 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (₨1,384) | ₨382 | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (₨5,885) | ₨2,322 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$69 (₨3,405) | ₨2,519 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$142 (₨6,997) | ₨3,773 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$211 (₨10,408) | ₨2,814 | + 270% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 195% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,422 (₨1,843,418) | ₨1,021,150 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.35 (₨116) | ₨96 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$155 (₨7,630) | ₨1,206 | + 533% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (₨643) | ₨107 | + 501% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (₨357) | ₨218 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (₨2,706) | ₨605 | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨418) | ₨376 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.56 (₨274) | ₨192 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨304) | ₨268 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.78 (₨186) | ₨164 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.98 (₨196) | ₨80 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (₨1,626) | ₨223 | + 628% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Zealand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (₨3,222) | ₨1,190 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (₨1,685) | ₨482 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$227 (₨11,199) | ₨1,354 | + 727% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (₨4,979) | ₨1,700 | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (₨856) | ₨684 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.97 (₨245) | ₨204 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (₨539) | ₨173 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (₨38,184) | ₨44,632 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.45 (₨22) | ₨2.32 | + 850% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$74 (₨3,670) | ₨1,402 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$32 (₨1,579) | ₨276 | + 473% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,178 prices entered by 1,221 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 206% more expensive than in India
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