- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 1% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (44 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (28 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (20 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.12 (5.31 ₪) | 5.94 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (18 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.93 (15 ₪) | 5.54 ₪ | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (19 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (9 ₪) | 4.22 ₪ | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.86 (15 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (45 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.31 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.06 (5.15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,700 (6,742 ₪) | 7,503 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (5,169 ₪) | 5,501 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (766 ₪) | 820 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (4,471 ₪) | 4,368 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (3,278 ₪) | 3,250 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (800 ₪) | 539 ₪ | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (183 ₪) | 79 ₪ | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (1,543 ₪) | 1,610 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (488 ₪) | 388 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (24 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (58 ₪) | 52 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (272 ₪) | 382 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (166 ₪) | 173 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (394 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (399 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,063 (80,072 ₪) | 131,348 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (5.49 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (412 ₪) | 225 ₪ | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (29 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (17 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (127 ₪) | 477 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (20 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (13 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (66 ₪) | 59 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 2% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (147 ₪) | 139 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (82 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (368 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (257 ₪) | 257 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (42 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (24 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (1,732 ₪) | 2,298 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (0.88 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (171 ₪) | 256 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (70 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.497
ILS
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,909 prices entered by 908 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Israel
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