Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| New Zealand | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (€4.06) | €5.35 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (€1.14) | €1.33 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (€5.43) | €4.68 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€3.49) | €3.18 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.24) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (€2.59) | €2.85 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (€1.91) | €1.66 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.44) | €2.95 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (€10) | €15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (€2.30) | €3.58 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (€1.18) | €1.55 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 26% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| New Zealand | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (€1,729) | €2,535 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (€1,335) | €2,045 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (€106) | €245 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (€1,291) | €1,950 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (€1,013) | €1,436 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (€88) | €134 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (€41) | €32 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (€354) | €356 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (€101) | €113 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (€10) | €10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (€20) | €17 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| New Zealand | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (€72) | €105 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (€44) | €35 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (€107) | €99 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (€101) | €106 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| New Zealand | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (€24,547) | €33,990 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (€1.45) | €1.68 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (€84) | €73 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 30% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| New Zealand | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €17 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$65 (€34) | €63 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€3.63) | €6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (€2.95) | €4.87 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.36) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (€1.59) | €2.44 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (€1.72) | €2.70 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (€19) | €22 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 54% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| New Zealand | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (€34) | €62 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (€20) | €22 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (€131) | €121 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$113 (€59) | €89 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (€9) | €14 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.71 (€2.98) | €4.18 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (€612) | €607 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (€0.27) | €1.50 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (€37) | €47 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€21) | €17 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,077 prices entered by 123 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 25% cheaper than in Ireland
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