Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (55 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (37 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (20 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.80 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (26 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$10 (22 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 256% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (17 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.79 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.14 (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$6 (14 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (45 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.46 (10 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.26 (7 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | + 30% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 25% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,070 (9,060 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,352 (7,461 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$197 (438 ₪) | 675 ₪ | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,492 (5,547 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,198 (4,893 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$153 (342 ₪) | 360 ₪ | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$90 (200 ₪) | 92 ₪ | + 118% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$565 (1,258 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (515 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (43 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (71 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 23% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Israel | ||||
New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$139 (310 ₪) | 296 ₪ | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (211 ₪) | 195 ₪ | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (415 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (502 ₪) | 486 ₪ | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,100 (91,481 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.85 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$190 (423 ₪) | 224 ₪ | + 88% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (22 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (11 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (134 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (16 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (12 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.09 (7 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.99 (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (85 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
New Zealand | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (155 ₪) | 159 ₪ | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$43 (96 ₪) | 86 ₪ | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$180 (401 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$136 (303 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (44 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.95 (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (28 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,526 (3,396 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (0.91 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 172% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$73 (162 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (89 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 155% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.226
ILS
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,452 prices entered by 147 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Israel
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