Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (55 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (34 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (17 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.18 (4.73 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (23 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (18 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.97 (11 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (8 ₪) | 4.75 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (14 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (42 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.41 (10 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.25 (4.90 ₪) | 3.57 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 16% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,315 (7,204 ₪) | 7,175 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,559 (5,561 ₪) | 5,567 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$203 (441 ₪) | 452 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,476 (5,381 ₪) | 4,821 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,943 (4,222 ₪) | 3,346 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$169 (368 ₪) | 393 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (170 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (1,476 ₪) | 1,153 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (422 ₪) | 595 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (43 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$39 (85 ₪) | 63 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 46% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$138 (300 ₪) | 162 ₪ | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (181 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$205 (447 ₪) | 396 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$194 (421 ₪) | 113 ₪ | + 273% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 19% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$47,061 (102,275 ₪) | 153,613 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.78 (6 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$161 (349 ₪) | 217 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (29 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (11 ₪) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$67 (146 ₪) | 221 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (15 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.66 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (18 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (77 ₪) | 69 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (141 ₪) | 175 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (85 ₪) | 86 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$251 (545 ₪) | 542 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (244 ₪) | 175 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (41 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.79 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (29 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (2,552 ₪) | 2,869 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (1.11 ₪) | 2.00 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (154 ₪) | 187 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (84 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
2.173
ILS
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 910 prices entered by 93 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Israel
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