Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 69% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
New Zealand | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (﷼ 630,701) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (﷼ 430,139) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (﷼ 232,440) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (﷼ 71,743) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (﷼ 300,375) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (﷼ 253,325) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (﷼ 200,669) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (﷼ 122,623) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (﷼ 105,950) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (﷼ 159,768) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (﷼ 516,256) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (﷼ 114,000) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (﷼ 83,286) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 71% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
New Zealand | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (﷼ 104,140,476) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (﷼ 85,766,522) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (﷼ 5,038,643) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (﷼ 63,764,754) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (﷼ 56,241,240) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (﷼ 3,926,504) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (﷼ 2,299,450) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (﷼ 14,456,763) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (﷼ 5,916,263) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (﷼ 494,597) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (﷼ 813,906) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 32% | |
Clothes | - 87% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 87% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
New Zealand | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (﷼ 3,563,876) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (﷼ 2,425,156) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (﷼ 4,764,875) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (﷼ 5,767,046) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 66% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
New Zealand | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (﷼ 1,051,577,684) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (﷼ 72,913) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 144% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (﷼ 4,857,265) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 86% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 86% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
New Zealand | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (﷼ 253,897) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (﷼ 127,929) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (﷼ 1,544,599) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (﷼ 185,046) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 89% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (﷼ 136,983) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 93% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (﷼ 201,246) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (﷼ 79,143) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (﷼ 102,210) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (﷼ 981,150) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 74% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
New Zealand | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (﷼ 1,784,223) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (﷼ 1,105,300) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (﷼ 4,608,648) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (﷼ 3,480,057) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (﷼ 510,972) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (﷼ 152,260) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (﷼ 322,745) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (﷼ 39,035,280) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (﷼ 10,413) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (﷼ 1,858,002) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (﷼ 1,019,145) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,711 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 72% cheaper than in Iran
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