- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 4% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (43 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (28 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (20 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (5.35 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (16 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.97 (15 ₪) | 5.89 ₪ | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (19 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.69 (9 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (9 ₪) | 4.42 ₪ | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.82 (14 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (44 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.33 (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.03 (5.03 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 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$2,688 (6,660 ₪) | 7,591 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,091 (5,181 ₪) | 5,601 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (811 ₪) | 735 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,758 (4,355 ₪) | 4,304 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,315 (3,257 ₪) | 3,156 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$306 (758 ₪) | 464 ₪ | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (179 ₪) | 72 ₪ | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$580 (1,436 ₪) | 1,873 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (462 ₪) | 397 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (23 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (58 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (256 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (158 ₪) | 183 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (390 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (387 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 29% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,733 (81,096 ₪) | 133,617 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (5.36 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (437 ₪) | 231 ₪ | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (28 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (120 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (21 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (13 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (63 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 8% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (148 ₪) | 152 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (81 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$154 (383 ₪) | 316 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$102 (252 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (41 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (25 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (1,681 ₪) | 2,415 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (0.92 ₪) | 0.74 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (170 ₪) | 324 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (70 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.477
ILS
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,393 prices entered by 971 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 4% more expensive than in Israel
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