Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (€14) | €16 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (€4.79) | €5.37 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.55 (€1.42) | €1.42 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (€7) | €3.74 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (€5.11) | €3.11 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (€4.55) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.66 (€2.60) | €2.27 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.09 (€2.28) | €1.80 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (€3.66) | €1.39 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.22 (€2.36) | €2.49 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.87 (€1.60) | €1.55 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,173 (€2,328) | €1,663 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,362 (€1,876) | €1,181 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$221 (€123) | €214 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,493 (€1,391) | €1,144 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,175 (€1,214) | €750 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$176 (€98) | €127 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$86 (€48) | €34 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$625 (€349) | €319 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (€110) | €113 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$21 (€12) | €7 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (€19) | €10 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 14% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$134 (€75) | €85 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$94 (€52) | €37 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (€111) | €97 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (€120) | €123 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 76% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,377 (€25,875) | €28,562 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.82 (€1.57) | €1.85 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$188 (€105) | €39 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€2.79) | €10 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$57 (€32) | €115 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (€4.04) | €7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.91 (€3.30) | €3.62 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (€4.46) | €3.24 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.38 (€1.89) | €2.75 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.59 (€2.00) | €2.25 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (€22) | €20 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| New Zealand | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$79 (€44) | €42 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (€23) | €18 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$236 (€132) | €105 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$135 (€76) | €79 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$21 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.87 (€3.27) | €1.85 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (€7) | €4.94 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,304 (€727) | €821 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.24 (€0.13) | €0.38 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$67 (€37) | €48 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (€22) | €6 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,292 prices entered by 302 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 25% more expensive than in Italy
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